- Dependability
- Integrity
- Personability
- Transparency
- Responsiveness
- Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
- Transcribes physician's orders, prepares and administers medications based on developmental and age specific population needs according to acceptable standards, hospital policies and procedures within the parameters of their educational preparation.
- Performs focused nursing assessment for the basic care, treatment and general welfare of patients. This may include assisting with sick call, medical emergencies, providing/monitoring treatments and procedures, performing screening tests, collecting specimens for laboratory examination, scheduling appointments/consultations etc.
- Documents basic information concerning patient behavior, medication administration, treatments, physical condition, changes in mental/physical condition, education provided, etc. according to hospital policy and procedures.
- Observes and reports significant observations related to patient's mental/physical condition to the supervising RN and/or other team members as appropriate to promote quality patient care.
- Maintains accountability for medications, assigned medication room and the security of assigned unit keys.
- Provides basic patient/family education to individuals or groups as appropriate to increase patient knowledge of medications, health/hygiene skills and disease management/prevention etc. to promote independent living skills.
- Serves as an effective member of the treatment team, implements basic nursing care plan, engages patients in therapeutic interactions and supports unit milieu/programs to assist patients in meeting individual goals.
- Demonstrates a commitment to a culture that reduces risk to both patients and staff through support of the hospital's safety and risk management plans, infection control programs and restraint & seclusion reduction strategies.
- Is educationally prepared to deliver nursing care to state hospital patients, completes required training and demonstrates competencies as required.
- Assumes responsibility for patient care and management of the unit in the absence of the RN or LVN III with RN support via telephone and immediate on-site availability as needed. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
- A minimum of one year of full-time experience providing services as an independently licensed registered nurse in an in-patient environment
- Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day
- Must be willing to work overtime if necessary
- Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet
- Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders
- Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
- Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment
- Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
- Must undergo urine drug testing
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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Big Spring, United States - Vighter
Description
Job DetailsJob Location
Big Spring, TX (BSH) - Big Spring, TX
Education Level
LVN / LPN
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Position Description: Licensed Vocational Nurse to support state healthcare facilities throughout Texas. Licensed Vocational Nurses may serve in temporary, short-term, and long-term positions depending on the needs of the client.
Our Company Promise
We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter's Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients.
Our Culture's key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. The key elements include:
Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Job Summary:
Vighter LLC is recruiting Licensed Vocational Nurse to support state healthcare facilities throughout Texas. Licensed Vocational Nurses may serve in temporary, short-term, and long-term positions depending on the needs of the client. A Licensed Vocational Nurse must apply in order to be considered for this position.
Principle Accountabilities:
