PRN LVN- University Place Days

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Houston as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at our Retirement Community. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of LVN experience and a commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of LVN experience required.
• Current State of Texas license to practice as an LVN.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in patient care.
• Participates in evaluation of programs and client-centered outcomes.

Skills

Commitment

Collaboration

Compassion

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing

Job description

At Memorial Hermann, we pursue a common goal of delivering high quality, efficient care while creating exceptional experiences for every member of our community. When we say every member of our community, that includes our employees. We know that when our employees feel cared for, heard and valued, they are inspired to create moments that exceed expectations, while prioritizing safety, compassion, personalization and efficiency. If you want to advance your career and contribute to our vision of creating healthier communities, now and for generations to come, we want you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary

This position is at the Retirement Community in the Assisted Living. Acuity may vary depending on patient condition.

• Shifts: 2 Saturdays a month, 7am - 7pm, more shifts may be required.
• PRN candidates must commit to 6 shifts in 6 weeks.
• Home Health, LTAC or SNF experience is preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of LVN experience is required.

Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in the delivery of patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, utilizing the nursing process. MHHS hires LVNs based on years of experience groupings (i.e., 0-3 years and 3+ years).

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • Current State of Texas license/permit to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
  • Certified in Basic Life Support.
  • Additional certifications may be required based on discipline and/or nursing unit requirements.

Experience / Knowledge / Skills

• Demonstrates commitment to the Partners-in-Caring process by integrating our culture in all internal and external customer interactions; delivers on our brand promise of "we advance health" through innovation, accountability, empowerment, collaboration, compassion and results while ensuring one Memorial Hermann.

Principal Accountabilities

• Delivers safe and appropriate care to patients, according to the nursing skills inventory and the age and needs of patient/population served, within the scope of licensure.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team while making clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care; supports and collaborates with the Registered Nurse in providing direction to the healthcare team.
• Participates in systemic, interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process improvement and desired client-centered outcomes.
• Considers the diverse needs of each patient through the entire continuum of care, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established standards, optimizing the patient experience.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department goals; may serve as preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards; performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice and clinical competency.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff, and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
• Other duties as assigned.