Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN; PRN)

ClearSky Health•Harker Heights, TX

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 patients with disabling injuries and illnesses. This is a PRN position.

Requirements

Two years of experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
Current state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Current AHA/ARC 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 appropriate 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.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift, push, and pull, often for prolonged periods.
Gross and precise motor function, and ability to lift or exert up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity for patient assessment and documentation, acute hearing for accurate patient assessment, manual dexterity to operate equipment and a computer keyboard, close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work with possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

Inpatient rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

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