LVN Days

ClearSky Health•Waxahachie, TX

21h

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides general nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse, in accordance with physician orders and established standards and protocols. The role integrates company values into daily practice and supports high-quality care for people living with disabling injuries and illnesses. The nurse provides ordered skilled nursing care, implements physician-ordered medications and treatments according to the Registered Nurse’s care plan, and contributes information to individualized care planning. The role also supports patient safety, infection prevention, education, documentation, and effective clinical operations.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
Current state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of current nursing theory and practice and infection prevention standards.
Knowledge of accreditation standards and adherence to standards set by state agencies, TJC, and CMS.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures and ability to use applicable policies, procedures, and guidelines in patient care.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
Critical thinking skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection prevention standards.
Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull, often for prolonged periods; exert up to 50 pounds; perform gross and precise motor functions; operate equipment and a computer keyboard; and meet visual, hearing, and close-vision requirements for patient assessment and care documentation.
Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled nursing care as ordered by the physician and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Implement physician-ordered medications and treatments in accordance with the nursing care plan written by the Registered Nurse.
Provide information to the Registered Nurse to assist with developing an individualized plan of care for each patient.
Participate in evaluating intervention effectiveness in relation to patient responses and seek guidance on redirection when needed.
Report care rendered, patient needs or problems, and their resolution to a supervisor.
Help identify patient problems and potential risks and contribute to developing interventions.
Assist in identifying patients’ learning needs and reinforce self-care and other techniques.
Designate applicable charges to individual patients using the hospital’s established system.
Provide an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff; assess safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
Comply with approved safety and infection prevention standards.
Maintain regular attendance according to the assigned work schedule and complete required trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational effectiveness.
Work during inclement weather or other staffing emergencies when required.