LVN PRN - Correctional Health

JPS Health Network; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

JPS Health Network in Fort Worth, TX seeks an LVN to provide total nursing care for assigned patients under physician orders, with guidance from the charge nurse. The role includes patient education, accurate charting, and adherence to infection control standards.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited LVN program, Texas licensure, BLS certification, and 6+ months of nursing experience. This PRN position offers flexibility and opportunities in a large, multi-site system.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• 6+ months of nursing experience preferred.
• Current Texas LVN license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification and maintenance throughout employment.
• Completion of unit specific orientation within 90 days, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned patients while minimizing infection, contamination, harm or injury.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Conduits specified laboratory tests.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Provides patient education directed toward identified knowledge deficits.
• Guides and precepts new LVNs and CMAs after 6 months of employment.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives within JPS Health Network.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Leadership

Education

Graduated from an accredited school of vocational nursing

Job description

Who We Are

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people.

Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Specialties range from primary care to general surgery and trauma. The Acclaim Multispecialty Group formed around a common set of incentives and expectations supporting the operational, financial, and clinical performance outcomes of the network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

Why JPS?

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three Rules of the Road:

1. Own it.Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.
2. Seek joy.Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.
3. Don't be a jerk.Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you!

Description:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge.

Typical Duties:

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Conducts specified laboratory tests.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits.
• Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new LVNs and CMAs following 6 months of employment.
• Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department.
• Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Graduated from an accredited school of vocational nursing.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 6 plus months of nursing experience.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Current licensure to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas by the Board of Nurse Examiners and must maintain licensure throughout employment.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of unit specific competency based orientation program within 90 days, if applicable.