LVN/LPN | ICU, PCU, Step-down, IMC | PRN Nights

Emerus • Grand Prairie, TX

6d

About The Position

The licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides safe, compassionate, focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs. Working under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN), the LVN assists with carrying out each patient’s plan of care in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies. The role includes focused patient assessments, medication administration, accurate documentation, and collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.

Emerus is a leader in small-format hospitals and partners with health systems to provide care in the neighborhoods patients live in. Its accredited hospitals provide individualized care. Emerus describes its workplace as team-focused and committed to diversity, equity, and equal access to information, development, and opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
• Two years of relevant experience as an LVN or LPN in an acute care setting.
• Current LVN or LPN license in the state of practice.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
• Complete the Pedagogy IV Certification Course within 30 days of hire.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• For Pennsylvania LVNs: Act 33 (Child Abuse History Clearance) and Act 73 (FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance) completed within the last five years, or obtained before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs, as directed by the RN and the patient’s plan of care.
• Perform assigned responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of patient care that reflects the plan of care.
• Complete focused patient assessments in accordance with the state’s nurse practice act and organizational policies.
• Administer medications in accordance with organizational policies.
• Report data to assist in identifying problems and formulating goals, outcomes, and patient-centered plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team in planning, delivering, and coordinating patient-centered care.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Follow infection-control and isolation procedures and use aseptic techniques in delivering patient care.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
• Attend required staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED