LVN/LPN (Tele/Step-down, PCU, ICU) - PRN Nights

Baylor Scott & White Health; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerus in Texas is seeking an LVN to provide safe, compassionate nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves assisting with the patient’s plan of care and performing focused assessments in a small-format hospital setting.

Requirements include two years of LVN/LPN experience, an active LVN/LPN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and Pedagogy IV certification within 30 days of hire. A patient-centered, team-focused approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Two years of LVN/LPN experience in an acute care setting.
• Current LVN/LPN license in the state of practice; BLS & ACLS certifications.
• Pedagogy IV Certification must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Act 33/Act 73 clearances may be required in some states.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of the RN.
• Performs focused patient assessments as per state nurse practice act and policies.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
• Administers medications according to organization policies.
• Communicates with patients, families and the care team to plan and coordinate care.
• Maintains infection control and patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

English fluency

LVN/LPN experience

BLS & ACLS certification

Pedagogy IV Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED; LVN/LPN credential

Job description

About Us

We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.

Position Overview

The licensed vocation nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs. The LVN works under direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and assists with carrying out the patient’s plan of care in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs as directed by the registered nurse and the patient’s plan of care in accordance with state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies.
• Performs assigned responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care that reflect the plan of care.
• Completes focused patient assessments (defined as an appraisal of the patient’s status or current situation) in accordance with state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies.
• Administers medications in accordance with organization’s policies.
• Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicates and collaborates with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times

Other Job Functions

• Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Education Required: High School diploma or G.E.D and graduated from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN).
• Experience Required: Two years of relevant experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an acute care setting
• Certification/Licenses/Registration Required:
  • Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the state in which you practice
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required
  • Pedagogy IV Certification Course must be completed within 30 days of hire
• Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication
• Pennsylvania LVN's: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance), Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last 5 years, or must be obtained prior to start date.