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Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

401(k) savings plan with match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Belton, TX, is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse. As a vital part of the healthcare team, you will evaluate patients, provide care, and participate in care planning while adhering to Texas Nursing regulations.

Successful candidates will possess a Vocational Nursing License, basic life support certification, and must demonstrate exemplary communication skills. Benefits include immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• You must hold a Vocational Nursing Practitioner's License.
• Basic Life Support certification is essential, to be obtained within 30 days.
• Less than a year of experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and provide care as part of the healthcare team.
• Conduct assessments to assist in care planning.
• Manage pain and facilitate patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Basic computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Field of study in Nursing

Job description

Location: Belton, TX - Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Pediatric Clinic - 1009 Arbor Park

Specialty: General Pediatrics

Shift: Full-time, Day Shift

Job Summary

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you play a crucial role in a healthcare team. You evaluate patients, provide care, and participate in care planning, intervention, and evaluation. Focus on precision, vigilance, and patient care. Note and report any changes in patients' conditions to your Registered Nurse supervisor. Follow Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Conduct thorough assessments using clinical reasoning and best practices following the LN Scope of Practice. Your findings will help the Registered Nurse create care plans and set goals.
• Participate in evaluating nursing practice effectiveness and quality, by reviewing and examining specific indicators in nursing.
• Create a caring, safe, healing, supportive, therapeutic environment.
• Manage pain, promote comfort, minimize suffering.
• Facilitate education for patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members, as well as the community.
• Work with others to implement a care plan under RN/provider direction, including team members and community.
• Employ strategies and utilize available resources to solve problems for patients, their families, and staff.

Key Success Factors

• A thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations established by certifying bodies affects nursing care delivery in the field.
• Familiarity with medical terms, health promotion methods, risk reduction techniques, disease prevention and management practices, medications and their potential effects.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling the clear expression of thoughts both orally and in writing.
• Superb interpersonal skills to foster interactions with a diverse range of people.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
• Capacity to identify and communicate any changes in a patient's medical condition to other nurses and healthcare providers.
• The ability to offer good care to patients of all ages, while honoring each person's unique experiences.
• Basic computer literacy, encompassing Microsoft Office, information security protocols, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical record maintenance, and email usage.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Your field of study should be Nursing
• You need less than a year of experience in a similar role
• You must hold a Vocational Nursing Practitioner's License
• Basic Life Support certification is essential. However, it can be acquired within your first 30 days after joining us