Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas - Beaumont, TX

posted about 1 month ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Beaumont, TX
Hospitals

About the position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients of all age groups, implementing measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others, and supporting the medical care of patients under the direction of the Medical Staff pursuant to the mission and objectives of the Hospital. Maintains awareness of current developments, evidence based practice and trends in nursing research with a focus on the specific patient population in which they are employed.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the healthcare needs of patients to provide nursing care by collecting data and performing focused nursing assessments.
  • Participate in the planning of nursing care needs for patients, in continuing and modification of the comprehensive nursing care plan for assigned patients in collaboration with the RN.
  • Implement appropriate aspects of care within the LVN's scope of practice, and assist in the evaluation of the patient's responses to nursing interventions and the identification of needs.
  • Assign specific tasks, activities and functions to unlicensed personnel commensurate with their qualifications and maintain appropriate supervision.
  • Obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures or practices.
  • Clarify any order or treatment regimen that the nurse believes is inaccurate, non-efficacious or contraindicated by consulting with the appropriate licensed practitioner.
  • Maintain required documentation of patient care and unit activities in accordance with standards.
  • Institute appropriate nursing interventions that might be required to stabilize a patient's condition and/or prevent complications.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program
  • Current LVN license in the State of Texas
  • BLS Certification within 30 days of hire
  • ACLS Certification within year of hire
  • Unit specific competencies obtained within six months of hire

Benefits

  • Matched Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Comprehensive Benefit Plan - Medical, Dental, Vision and Much More!
  • Bonus Potential
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