Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Part Time Behavioral

UHS • Edinburg, TX

69d

About The Position

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures. A Licensed Vocational Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable in maintaining performance skills. May be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Requirements

• Current LVN license in the State of Texas.
• Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.
• Currently licensed as an LVN in the State of TX or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary LVN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider’s Program or American Red Cross
• BCLS/CPR - Must be current upon hire and thereafter
• ACLS - If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• PALS or ENPC - If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• NRP - If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Deliver or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire, nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• TNCC or T-CAR (TCAR only for ICCU not ED) - If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• CPI - If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
• SAMA - If required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred one year of full time or three years of part time previous clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures.
• Functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.
• Responsible and accountable in maintaining performance skills.
• May be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status.
• Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees