Provides direct nursing care to adult and pediatric patients under the supervision of an RN. Responsible for assessing patient needs, administering medications, and maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and hold a current Texas Licensed Vocational Nursing License. Candidates must pass hospital testing for medication, IV, and blood administration and be able to calculate medication doses.
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Job description
Job Description
Under the supervision of the RN, provides direct patient nursing care to adult and pediatric patients. Demonstrates clinical knowledge and judgment. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE Full Time 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Assesses, projects and plans for patient care needs
Maintains current knowledge of medications and administers medication in accordance with policy
Makes appropriate decisions in collaboration with the RN
Demonstrates positive effective communication, including: o Communication and reinforcement of instructions with patients and families. o Communication with physicians and other health care team members’, positive, professional communication techniques. o Communicates changes in patient status to Clinical Manager or Charge Nurse/Team Leader.
Demonstrates proficiency in using the electronic medical record providing accurate, timely and complete documentation of patient care
Respects patient’s rights and confidentiality
Demonstrates age specific competency in caring for patients
Provides a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including: o hand washing o adherence to infection control policies and procedures
Participates in evidence-based practice, research and cost containment
Demonstrates professional attendance, including:
limited unexcused absences,
reassignment and/or floating
appropriate use of time clock and scheduling system
follows time and attendance policies
Demonstrates professionalism, including:
follows dress code policies
participates in orientation of new employees
adherence to policies
attends meetings
participates in Shared Accountability process
assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Must possess current Texas Licensed Vocational Nursing License
Must pass hospital medication, IV and blood administration testing, and physical assessment testing
Must be able to calculate medication dose
Must complete RN within 1 year of hire to remain in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). If RN license is not obtained within the required amount of time, employee will have to transfer to another unit with an open LVN position.
Any staff member who is an LVN in the Progressive Care Unit prior to July 2024 will be grandfathered in and will not be required to obtain an RN license to continue to work in PCU. If the LVN terminates employment and returns to PCU the requirement to obtain an RN license applies.
Required to complete eight (8) hours of hospital provided continuing education hours upon hire and annually for Total Joint and Spine. Education will focus on management/care of total hip, knee and shoulder replacement as well as elective spine surgery patients. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:· Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.
