License Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Med Surg

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

15h

About The Position

Up to $5,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience POSITION SUMMARY: Under a Registered Nurse’s supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients, based on matching the patients’ needs with the LVN’s competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities General Functions: Provides nursing care using the nursing process under the direction of the Registered Nurse; fulfills role within defined role expectation of Board of Nursing and BHS Reports pertinent patient information to Nurse(s) and documents according to established guidelines Implements plan of care by providing and evaluating individualized nursing care Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and handling of hazardous materials Documents all plans and care provided Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of nursing care to patients that ensures the patient’s comfort, safety and progress toward established goals Calculates accurately and administers safely medication within scope of practice Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, and staff meetings. Demonstrates commitment to Performance Improvement Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as required Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges and transfers Provides every patient the defined standard of care Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively Maintains safe environment Addresses patient population-specific needs Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State License for Licensed Vocational Nurse
Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (EMERGENCY ROOM)
S.T.A.B.L.E. – Level 2 Nursery-Must provide proof of prior completion or obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer date into unit (Renewal is not required).
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH and EMERGENCY ROOM)

Nice To Haves

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: LVN in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care using the nursing process under the direction of the Registered Nurse; fulfills role within defined role expectation of Board of Nursing and BHS
Reports pertinent patient information to Nurse(s) and documents according to established guidelines
Implements plan of care by providing and evaluating individualized nursing care
Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and handling of hazardous materials
Documents all plans and care provided
Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of nursing care to patients that ensures the patient’s comfort, safety and progress toward established goals
Calculates accurately and administers safely medication within scope of practice
Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, and staff meetings.
Demonstrates commitment to Performance Improvement
Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence
Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition
Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as required
Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges and transfers
Provides every patient the defined standard of care
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
Maintains safe environment
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Participates in Performance Improvement activities