LVN - Family Care - Days, Fulltime

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join its Family Care practice in Fort Worth, Texas. The LVN works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician and contributes to the healthcare team through patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. The role uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care for selected patient populations and their families. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the following schedule: Monday 7 a.m.–5 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wednesday 7 a.m.–2 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; and Friday 7 a.m.–2 p.m. The work location is 7001 Granbury Road, Fort Worth, TX 76133. Texas Health highlights professional opportunities within THR and KPI bonuses. Benefits include a 401(k) with match, paid time off, health insurance choices, healthcare and dependent care spending account options, wellness programs, tuition reimbursement, and a student loan repayment program.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from an accredited practical nursing program.
Successful completion of the THPG Clinical Training educational program, with demonstrated competency in required skills, within 90 days of job entry.
LVN certification upon hire.
BCLS upon hire.

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing care for patients according to established standards and procedures.
Perform specific nursing care related to the practice specialty as needed.
Collect patient data, including vital signs, observations of appearance and behavior, and responses to stimuli, and report the information appropriately.
Prepare and administer injections, perform routine tests, treat wounds, and change bandages.
Prepare patient records and files using established medical record forms or automated systems and documentation practices.
Administer certain prescribed medications and monitor and document treatment progress and patient responses.
Participate in implementing and evaluating patient care in accordance with practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal and state laws and regulations.
Communicate with patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Participate in teams that improve patient care processes and outcomes.
Perform other duties as assigned.