Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Days & Night Shift

*Looking for Full-Time and PRN personnel*

The LVN is responsible for the delivery of quality, professional nursing care of the patient. They assist in maintaining the overall functions of the Emergency Room. The staffing of the ER is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross-trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

1. Render professional quality patient care to all patents.

2. Assessment of individual patient needs.

3. Provide optimal patient care through appropriate planning and implementation.

4. Demonstrate the ability to give comprehensive nursing care to meet individual patient needs.

5. Adhere to the Standards of Nursing Practice, ER, local/state/federal standards.

6. Acknowledges and seeks continuing professional growth.

7. Assure a safe environment for patient and personnel.

8. Keeps abreast of current development in patient care and treatment.

9. Participate in QI activities.

10. Assure adequate equipment and supplies necessary for quality care delivery.

11. Provide flexible staffing hours to meet the Facility's needs.

12. Maintain materials, supplies and equipment of specific services as assigned.

13. Help to check dates on expirables, i.e. medication, chemicals, equipment, etc.

14. Maintains and keeps up-to-date with established departmental policies and procedures

15. Maintains confidentiality of patient and ER related business

16. Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors and other Hospital employees

17. Documents concisely, precisely and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.

18. Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Hospital business

19. Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)

*Above mentioned done 95% of the time

Education And/Or Experience

1. Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school

2. Licensed to practice in the state of Texas

3. Previous nursing care of the preoperative patient

4. Operation of vital signs monitors

5. Assessment Skills

6. A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis

7. BLS required, ACLS/PALS preferred

8. Principles of Standard Precautions

9. IV Therapy

10. Current LVN license will be required