Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Inpatient (PRN Days - Champions Circle)

Emerus•Forth Worth, TX

85d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides safe, compassionate, focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs. The LVN works under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and helps carry out each patient’s plan of care in accordance with the applicable state nurse practice act and organizational policies. This is a PRN position on the day shift at a 16-bed small-format hospital with eight emergency-room beds and eight inpatient beds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse 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) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.
Complete the Pedagogy IV Certification Course within 30 days of hire.
Fluency in English, including written and oral communication.
For Pennsylvania LVNs: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last five years, or obtained before the start date.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare needs as directed by the RN and the patient’s plan of care.
Perform responsibilities in a manner that supports quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
Document patient care accurately and promptly, reflecting the plan of care.
Complete focused patient assessments in accordance with the state 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 healthcare team.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Follow required infection-control and isolation procedures and aseptic techniques when delivering patient care.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.