LVN Clinic

Kindred Healthcare•Palestine, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As supervised and delegated by a Registered Nurse, the LVN provides direct patient care in a clinical setting at Palestine Regional Medical Center in Palestine, Texas. The position involves assessing and responding to patient needs, documenting care, supporting treatment plans, coordinating services, and collaborating with nursing staff and other providers. The LVN is expected to provide respectful, age-appropriate care while following infection-control, medication-administration, documentation, and scope-of-practice requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational or practical nurses.
Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license.
BLS certification.
Complete the orientation checklist and meet the skills, credentials, and competency requirements of the assigned work area.
Maintain awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork.
Attention to detail.
Ability to respond to emergency situations professionally and calmly.
Ability to perform under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Flexibility to work as needed for departmental coverage.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to become proficient in electronic medical record systems.
Critical-thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
Proficient time-management skills.
Sufficient English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency to perform essential job functions, particularly those affecting patient or employee safety or security.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Interact professionally with patients and families and treat them with respect and dignity.
Identify and address patients’ and families’ psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers using positive language and constructive problem-solving techniques.
Provide direct patient care, consult nursing staff and providers as needed, and adjust care processes to support optimal care.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain-management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory requirements and requisitions.
Collect baseline medical information and measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure.
Maintain accurate, ongoing documentation of assessments, treatments, and evaluations in accordance with current standards and policies.
Apply sound judgment based on knowledge of patient facts, diseases, surgical conditions, and required care.
Provide age-appropriate care using knowledge of growth and development across the patient lifespan and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs.
Apply sterile techniques and infection-control procedures.
Follow the six medication rights and reduce the potential for medication errors.
Maintain knowledge of medications and IV fluids and administer them correctly based on patient age and clinical condition.
Assist in establishing an appropriate plan of care, involving patients according to their capabilities and preferences.
Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
Assist other nursing staff in delivering care.
Consult with other providers to collaborate on patient care and performance-improvement activities.
Coordinate patient services with referring physicians and facilities.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned or requested within scope of practice.