LVN PRN - Correctional Health
JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
- Current licensure to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas by the Board of Nurse Examiners and must maintain licensure throughout employment.
- Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
- Completion of unit specific competency based orientation program within 90 days, if applicable.
Nice To Haves
- 6 plus months of nursing experience.
Responsibilities
- Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
- Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
- Conducts specified laboratory tests.
- Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
- Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits.
- Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new LVNs and CMAs following 6 months of employment.
- Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department.
- Performs all other job related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
