Licensed Vocational Nurse - TX Hip Knee Fort Worth

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Licensed Vocational Nurse at the TX Hip Knee clinic in Fort Worth. The role involves performing basic nursing care, collecting patient data, administering medications and treatments, preparing patient records, and educating patients and families. The clinic is part of Texas Health Physicians Group, which is dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG fosters an inclusive, supportive, and excellence-driven culture with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Accredited school of practical nursing program (Required)
LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse (Required)
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Or BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Nice To Haves

One year of experience (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Perform basic nursing care for patients by following established standards and procedures. May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice.
Collect patient data such as vital signs, note how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and report this information accordingly.
Prepare and administer injections, perform routine tests, treat wounds and change bandages.
Prepare patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices.
Administer certain prescribed medications and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
Monitor and document treatment progress and patient response.
Convey information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
Participate in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes.