LVN Med/Surg Nights

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Corsicana, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Navarro Regional Hospital has an opening for a LVN full time days in our Med/Surg department. At Navarro Regional Hospital, you’ll play a vital role in doing what you do best - providing quality care to our patients. Navarro Regional Hospital is an employer that will motivate you, inspire you, and allow you to grow. We are looking for the best. If you are too, we invite you to learn more and apply today!

Requirements

0-1 years of experience as an LPN in a healthcare setting required
LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required or LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required

Nice To Haves

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications required.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications within 90 days of employment required.
CPR certification within 90 days of employment required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required. Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification and National Institutes of Health (NIH) Stroke Scale certification required. STABLE certification required within 6 months of employment.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications required.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and responding to patient needs.
Conducts focused patient assessments, identifying and reporting changes in patient conditions to the appropriate team members.
Administers medications, treatments, and injections as prescribed, ensuring compliance with the Nurse Practice Act and safety protocols.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of patient care plans.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of patient care, interventions, and observations in the medical record.
Educates patients and families on health maintenance, medication management, and post-discharge care.
Ensures adherence to infection control protocols, safety standards, and healthcare regulations.
Assists with basic procedures such as wound care, catheterization, and specimen collection within the scope of practice.
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff or nursing students as assigned.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure the delivery of coordinated care.
Prepares and maintains equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.
Responds to medical emergencies and supports code team interventions within the scope of competency.
Record and report cardiac telemetry readings (but do not interpret them).
Monitor vital signs and provide basic care.
Administer medications and support patients with cardiac diagnoses.
Report any changes in rhythm or condition to the RN or provider.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.