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

Emerus•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides safe, compassionate, focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable healthcare 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 nurse practice act and organizational policies. The role is for ICU, PCU, Step-down, and IMC, on a PRN night schedule. Emerus is a provider of small-format hospitals that partners with health systems to deliver care in patients’ neighborhoods. Its hospitals are accredited and provide individualized care. Emerus describes a commitment to compassionate, comprehensive care and a team-oriented work environment that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and supports equal access to information, development, and opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and graduation from an approved licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse program.
Two years of relevant LVN or LPN experience in an acute care setting.
Current LVN or LPN license for the state in which the candidate practices.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.
Complete the Pedagogy IV Certification Course within 30 days of hire.
Fluency in written and oral 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 healthcare needs, as directed by the RN and the patient’s plan of care, and in accordance with the state nurse practice act and organizational policies.
Perform responsibilities in a way that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
Document patient care accurately and promptly in a manner that reflects the plan of care.
Complete focused patient assessments in accordance with the state 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 with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to assist in planning, delivering, and coordinating patient-centered care.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Follow required infection control and isolation procedures and use aseptic techniques when delivering patient care.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Attend staff meetings and other company-sponsored or mandated meetings as required.
Perform additional duties as assigned.