Licensed Vocational Nurse- General Surgery Clinic

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas. Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions Administers and documents medication administration in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes.

Ability to identify emergency situations; uses sound judgement in responding to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner; verifies sponge, needles and instruments before closure of incision.###################################################################################### Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s).

Provides a safe supportive environment for surgical/procedural patients and expected practice behaviors based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation.################################# Attends meetings and in-services as assigned; follows work schedules and demonstrates good attendance; works independently, uses time effectively and completes work by assigned deadlines; performs other duties as needed to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.

Coordinates daily activities and work assignments to best meet the patient#s needs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Completion of an accredited nursing program Preferred Associate#s degree in Nursing Experience: Preferred Two or more years of experience in Nursing Certification/Licensure: Required Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date