Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Geriatric Trauma Supportive Care Unit (FT Nights 7P-7A)

UMC Health System

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. LVN Geriatric Trauma/Supportive Care Full-Time Nights Departmental Description: GTSCU is a 29 bed Medical/Surgical unit. We have two primary focuses on GTSCU; one on the Geriatric Trauma patient age 60 years or older who has sustained a trauma and the other on the palliative care patient; our goal is to provide relief of suffering that may occur at many points during a disease process. Patients assigned to GTSCU are received primarily from the Emergency Center and ICU’s. GTSCU was developed as a result of Best Practice and Research that indicates that a shorter length of stay decreases morbidity and mortality in the elderly hospitalized patient that sustained a trauma. GTSCU also serves a quiet and peaceful environment for patients and families as we care for their loved one who may be at the end of life. The nursing staff on GTSCU are trained to care for patients at the end of life as well as those who will be discharged home or to other facilities. Job Summary: Professional nurse who assesses, delegates, and reviews nursing care and functions in accordance with established philosophy, providing patient care for a group of patients per scope of practice. Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
Valid Texas LVN License/Eligible Compact License
Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association

Responsibilities

assesses, delegates, and reviews nursing care
functions in accordance with established philosophy
providing patient care for a group of patients per scope of practice
Relates effectively with other shifts/departments for optimal continuity of care