LVN - Hospital at Flatrock

Wellington, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medical Terminology, Clinical Skills, Infection Control, Patient Advocacy, Medication Administration, Patient Assessment, Dosage Calculations, Health Teaching, Patient Care Planning, Emergency Response

Industry

Description

Description SUMMARY Works under the direction of a registered nurse and participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his/her scope of practice. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other hospital departments. Assists in health teaching of the patient and family as directed by the Registered Nurse. Functions as patient advocate. Provides nursing care as appropriate for condition of patient. QUALIFICATIONS Competent in medical terminology. Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications. Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI). Competent in clinical skills and use of medical equipment. Knowledgeable of Infection Control and Prevention practices. Knowledge of licensing requirements, nursing practice act, statutes and rules applicable to nursing. Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform job. Requirements ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the applications of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Conducts focused assessments (following initial comprehensive assessments completed by the registered nurse). Contributes to the planning and implementation of the nursing care. Participates in the development and modification of the ongoing nursing care plan. Communicates between patients, families, ancillary personnel and hospital departments involved in patient care. Assists in health teaching of patient and family under the direction of Registered Nurse. Shares responsibility for planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care. Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with policies regarding the administration of medications. Participates in emergency situations. Ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding patients’ status. HR/JobD – LVN Documents information concisely, accurately and completely. Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communications. Knows and complies with practice standards of the state board of nursing. Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Current Vocational Nurse licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), highly recommended Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), highly recommended One (1) year of clinical practice, preferred LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS Communicate verbally and in writing in English. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Competent in dosage calculations. REASONING ABILITY Responds to unusual or varied situations that are not covered by existing standards, procedures and precedents. WORK ENVIRONMENT Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequently be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist level and may occasionally be required to assist moving adult patients. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision. Specific hearing abilities using the stethoscope for breath sounds and Korotkoff sounds.

Responsibilities

Provides direct and individualized nursing care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include conducting focused assessments, administering medications, and coordinating communication between patients and medical staff.