Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Hematology & Oncology Galveston (19.99 Hours or Le at University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)

Galveston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vocational Nursing, Direct Patient Care, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Medication Administration, Infection Control, Aseptic Techniques, Documentation, BLS Certification

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in the state of Texas. No experience required. Current BLS required. Job Summary: To provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. Job Duties: Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients. Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care given Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures. Uses the nursing plan of care in daily assignments, able to review, and, under supervision, modify the plan of care. Demonstrates ability to observe and record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiological status of patients, presents proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes Delivers the designated nursing interventions to assigned patients that are consistent with the stated medical plan of care. Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognizes patient care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises. Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care. Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. Safely and properly administers medications and treatments. Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients. Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs or assists others with procedures or treatments. Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care. Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records. Adheres to internal controls established for department. Performs related duties as required. Work Schedule: 19.99 hours or less per week, no set schedule. Salary Range: Actual salary commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The Vocational Nurse will provide direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients, participating in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of their nursing care. This includes performing admission/discharge procedures, safely administering medications, and following physician's orders while maintaining patient confidentiality.