Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Emergency Department (ED) (Full Time/Evenings)

Texas Health Resources•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Emergency Department (ED) at Texas Health Dallas will bring their passion to a team focused on being better together. This is a full-time evening position, working 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-volume department averaging 200 patients per day, offering self-scheduling for work-life balance, opportunities for educational and career growth, and a robust Unit Based Council (UBC) with engaged leadership.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program required
6 months in an acute care hospital setting or completion of THR residency program required
LVN – Licensed Vocational Nursing upon hire required
BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly required
A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with team to facilitate hourly rounding and initiates action to meet patient and/or significant others need for information.
Takes action to reduce/eliminate patient risks.
Collects data and reports significant findings to RN.
Safely administers medication in accordance with medication administration guidelines.
Uses nursing models to obtain adequate data to initiate, implement, and revise plans of care to meet patient, physician, and family needs.