LVN, Full time Day shift

Kindred Healthcare•Palestine, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, TX, a 150-bed hospital, is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse. The hospital has earned the Leapfrog “A” Safety Grade, the Platinum Award for quality from ScionHealth, and certification as a Chest Pain Center and Level IV Trauma facility. Palestine Regional offers a range of comprehensive care, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both inpatient and outpatient. This role offers the chance to grow your career while making a real impact in the local community.

Requirements

Successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work.
Ability to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork.
Attention to detail.
Ability to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly.
Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.
Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage.
Basic computer knowledge; ability to become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems.
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates proficient time management skills.
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational/practical nurses.
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
BLS Certification required.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages preferred.
Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.
ACLS may be required in certain care areas.
Some experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in the clinical setting as supervised and delegated by a Registered Nurse.
Interacts professionally with patients and their families, treating them with respect and dignity.
Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Effectively and appropriately communicates with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers, demonstrating customer service excellence.
Provides direct patient care, consults with nursing staff/providers as required, and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated.
Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizing appropriate pain management techniques and educating patients and families regarding pain management.
Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements and requisitions.
Collects a baseline summary of a patient’s medical history, including checking and recording vital signs.
Maintains accurate and continued documentation for all assessments, treatments, and evaluations performed, ensuring documentation meets current standards and policies.
Makes decisions that reflect knowledge of facts, diseases/surgical conditions, care required, and good judgment.
Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the patient life span and provides age-appropriate care.
Interprets data about patient status to identify and meet age-specific needs.
Applies principles of sterile techniques and infection control procedures.
Follows medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Maintains current knowledge of medications and IV fluids and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Assists with the establishment of a plan of care that is appropriate to identified problems and involves the patient according to their capabilities and desires.
Identifies and documents goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Assists other nursing staff with the delivery of nursing care.
Consults with other providers as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
Coordinates patient services with referring physicians/facilities.
Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice.