Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Inpatient (Full-Time Days - Aubrey)

Emerus•Aubrey, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides safe, compassionate, focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs. The LVN works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and assists with carrying out each patient’s plan of care in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies. This is a full-time, day-shift inpatient position at a 16-bed small-format hospital in Aubrey, with a stated shift of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Emerus operates small-format hospitals in partnership with health systems. The organization describes its mission as providing care patients need in the neighborhoods where they live, through teams they trust. It emphasizes compassionate and comprehensive care, teamwork, diversity, equity, and equal access to information, development, and opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) program.
Two years of relevant experience as an LVN or LPN in an acute care setting.
Current LVN or LPN license in the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Complete the Pedagogy IV Certification Course within 30 days of hire.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs, following the RN’s direction, the patient’s plan of care, the state’s nurse practice act, and organizational policies.
Perform assigned responsibilities in a way that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
Document patient care accurately and promptly in a manner that reflects the plan of care.
Complete focused patient assessments in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies.
Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies.
Report data to help identify problems and formulate goals, outcomes, and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in planning, delivering, and coordinating patient-centered care.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Follow required infection-control and isolation procedures and use aseptic techniques in patient care.
Protect patient privacy and maintain the confidentiality of information and records.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.