PRN LVN at Mesa View Senior Living
HEMPHILL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT·Canadian, Texas
HEMPHILL COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT·Canadian, Texas
The PRN LVN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and administer medications while maintaining accurate medical records. They are also responsible for collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and responding promptly to medical emergencies.
Maintains strong positive communication with physicians and works as a team to enhance the success as a department of HCHD Develops strong interdepartmental teamwork to meet the needs of the patients and physicians. Patient Assessment and Care: Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health status, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial dimensions. Develop and implement individualized care plans based on assessment findings and evidence-based practices. Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to established protocols. Monitor patients for adverse reactions and intervene promptly as needed. Patient Education: Provide education to patients and their families regarding disease management, treatment plans, medications, and preventive care measures. Empower patients to participate in their own healthcare decisions and self-care activities.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care and facilitate interdisciplinary communication. Participate in patient care conferences and case reviews to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records, including nursing assessments, care plans, medication administration records, and progress notes. Adhere to legal and ethical standards of documentation and confidentiality.
Emergency
Response: Respond promptly to medical emergencies and provide emergency care as necessary. Assess the situation, initiate appropriate interventions, and communicate effectively with emergency response teams.
Quality
Improvement: Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes, safety, and satisfaction. Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development and implementation of best practices.
Adhere to regulatory standards, organizational policies, and professional codes of conduct governing nursing practice. Maintain licensure and certification requirements, attending continuing education programs as necessary to stay current in nursing practice. Performs emergency medical procedures such as Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and documents data related to patients’ care. Administers blood and blood product transfusions or intravenous infusions and manages patients’ pain relief and sedation, monitoring patients’ responses and changing care plans accordingly. Assesses urgent and emergent health conditions and interprets the results of diagnostic tests and screening procedures based on assessment results.
Other
Requirements: Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Documents work processes and follows HCHD Policies and Procedures as required. Performs other duties as assigned as supervisor or designee ALL DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS MUST BE PERFORMED CONSISTENT WITH THE HCHD PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Qualifications JOB REQUIREMENTS Education Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Preferred Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university preferred Work Experience Minimum Minimum one years nursing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred Licenses & Certifications Minimum Maintain BLS certification as a condition of employment Maintain ACLS certification as a condition of employment Maintain PALS certification as a condition of employment Maintain current State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse License as a condition of employment. Obtain TNCC certification if assigned by Director of Nursing Preferred Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Consistent availability to work twelve hours shifts as a non- exempt employee. Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals Ability to communicate information effectively and to respond adequately to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, vendors, and physicians
Other
Requirements: Must convey a professional demeanor Must be able to act calmly and efficiently in a busy or stressful situation Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone, and in writing Adheres to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance Must be able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with managers and peers AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical jobs only) Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients.
Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate boxes below. Next, X Infants (Birth – 11 months) X Adolescent (13 – 19 years) X Toddlers (1 – 3 years) X Young Adult (20 – 40 years) X Preschool (4 – 5 years) X Middle Adult (41 – 65 years) X School Age (6 – 12 years) X Older Adult (Over 65 years) JOB FUNCTIONS Review the employee’s job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift.
Candidates must hold a current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse license and maintain BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. A minimum of one year of nursing experience and a high school diploma or GED are required.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.
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