Licensed Vocational Nurse Part Time Day Shift

Eating Recovery Center•Plano, TX

11d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides and assists with direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APP, or physician. The role includes medical management of patients and assistance with environmental safety and crisis management, in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The LVN is expected to demonstrate quality and effectiveness in clinical practice, uphold the organization’s mission and values, treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect, and partner with the treatment team to maintain a therapeutic milieu. The LVN cross-trains across ERC and Pathlight and may float or be assigned to other locations or facilities within the region. On-call shifts may be required based on business needs and applicable labor laws. The schedule is part-time day shift, 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., with one weekend shift every two weeks and an on-call shift requirement per month.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Active LVN license in the state where the job is held.
BLS certification.
Ability to keep patient information confidential.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working in the mental health field.
IV skills or certification.
Knowledge of or experience with nasogastric tubes.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care within the LVN’s scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider.
Manage the patient assignment during the assigned shift.
Perform and document vital signs, responses to treatment, education, nursing care, and other assigned basic medical care tasks.
Report abnormal changes in patients’ health or mental status to an RN or provider in a timely manner.
Receive, place, and document provider orders and communications in a timely manner using approved abbreviations.
Label, collect, and process patient specimens.
Administer medications and injections, place and maintain nasogastric tube feeds, and provide wound care according to facility and state regulations.
Assist licensed providers with patient examinations and treatments, including positioning or restraining patients and assisting as directed.
Provide care in a manner that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Ensure care reflects patient outcome goals.
Contribute to individualized treatment plans with the ERC multidisciplinary team.
Participate in daily controlled substance counts.
Assist with patient transitions or transfers to and from other units or facilities.
Collaborate with staff to arrange transportation for patient appointments outside of ERC.
Respond to emergencies until the emergency response team (911) arrives.