LVN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waco, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you play a crucial role in a healthcare team. You evaluate patients, provide care, and participate in care planning, intervention, and evaluation. Your focus will be on precision, vigilance, and patient care. You will note and report any changes in patients' conditions to your Registered Nurse supervisor and adhere to Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations. This position is located at the Waco Main General Pediatric Clinic.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Field of study in Nursing
Less than a year of experience in a similar role
Vocational Nursing Practitioner's License
Basic Life Support certification (can be acquired within the first 30 days after joining)

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of rules and regulations established by certifying bodies that affect nursing care delivery in the field.
Familiarity with medical terms, health promotion methods, risk reduction techniques, disease prevention and management practices, medications and their potential effects.
Excellent communication skills, enabling clear expression of thoughts both orally and in writing.
Superb interpersonal skills to foster interactions with a diverse range of people.
Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively.
Capacity to identify and communicate any changes in a patient's medical condition to other nurses and healthcare providers.
Ability to offer good care to patients of all ages, while honoring each person's unique experiences.
Basic computer literacy, encompassing Microsoft Office, information security protocols, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical record maintenance, and email usage.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough assessments using clinical reasoning and best practices following the LVN Scope of Practice to aid the Registered Nurse in creating care plans and setting goals.
Participate in evaluating nursing practice effectiveness and quality by reviewing and examining specific indicators in nursing.
Create a caring, safe, healing, supportive, therapeutic environment.
Manage pain, promote comfort, and minimize suffering.
Facilitate education for patients, families, nurses, other healthcare team members, and the community.
Work with others to implement a care plan under RN/provider direction, including team members and community.
Employ strategies and utilize available resources to solve problems for patients, their families, and staff.
Note and report any changes in patients' conditions to your Registered Nurse supervisor.