Licensed Vocational Nurse

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 outcomes.

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.

Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in regard to attendance. Consistently is present and ready to begin work activities at start of shift, stays within established break periods, arrives on time for meetings and leaves work area promptly at the conclusion of the shift to reduce potential distractions.

Schedules personal appointments or requests adjustment to schedule with least amount of disruption to service delivery. Provides prompt notice for unexpected absences. Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; Implements care practices such as Infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc.

################################################################################################################################### Makes frequent rounds on the unit; coordinates daily activities and work assignments to best meet the patient#s needs Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

Required Completion of an accredited nursing program Experience: Preferred Two or more years of experience in Nursing Certification/Licensure: 4North/4South/4West Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification Required within two (2) years of start date 5North/6North Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date 5South Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification Required within two (2) years of start date Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) Education Required within one (1) year of start date 6West Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date CIHQ Orthopedic Hospital Accreditation Education Required within one (1) year of start date 6South Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Hemisphere Competency Required within one (1) year of start date Float Pool Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required within thirty (30) days of start date Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date SAFE Level 3 Certification Required within one (1) year of start date Subject to unit-specific requirements/certifications