LVN

Reagan-Hospital-District-; Big Lake (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Other benefits

Job summary

Reagan-Hospital-District- in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to support the professional nursing staff in providing comprehensive patient care. The shift runs 6 am to 6 pm, seven days on and seven off, Thursday to Wednesday, under supervision of RNs.

Responsibilities include nursing assessments, care planning, medication administration under supervision, patient and family education, accurate charting, and ensuring smooth shift-to-shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas.
• Maintains BCLS certification and completes required in-service education and annual competencies.
• One year of Licensed Vocational Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional nursing staff in providing patient care and support functions.
• Utilize nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of assigned patients.
• Perform medication administration under supervision of a professional nurse.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records per hospital policy and procedures.
• Provide patient/family education regarding care needs, disease prevention and health maintenance.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

LVN diploma

Job description

This position works 6 am to 6 pm - 7 days on and 7 days off - Thursday to Wednesday. The Licensed Vocational Nurse assists the professional nursing staff, when assigned, in providing maximum patient care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. Under supervision gives direct and indirect patient care as assigned. Utilizing the nursing process, completes basic physical and psychosocial assessment of patients and takes nursing histories to provide a basis for development of patient care plans under the direct supervision of the licensed professional. Using nursing process, plans and provides patient and family care and evaluates patients’ response to care provided and redirects care as necessary under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Implements and monitors appropriate nursing care to meet patient’s needs and identifies expected outcome for planned nursing intervention and insures vital information is passed between shifts. Performs medication administration under the supervision of a professional nurse. Participates in health care educational needs for the client family, and others with regard to patient care needs, disease prevention and health maintenance measures. Maintains accurate and timely records according to hospital policy and procedures.Additional Information:This position is eligible for benefits, such as health insurance, paid time off, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, flexible spending account, and other miscellaneous benefits.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. Maintains BCLS certification and completes required in-service education and annual competencies.EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One year of Licensed Vocational Nursing preferred.SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Effective oral and written communication skills.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is indoors. Visual and auditory acuity are necessary and should be sufficient to properly interpret pertinent hospital and patient data. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time and physically lift, pull or push a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.