LVN Telemetry

Dallas Medical Center • Farmers Branch, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), also referred to as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provides hands-on patient care in the hospital’s Telemetry department. The LVN works under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and reports patient-care issues directly to them. The position is full-time, with night shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas.

Requirements

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patients’ blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery.
• Observe patients for medication side effects or adverse reactions and report findings to an RN or physician.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition, such as changes in pain levels, skin color, or behavior.
• Recognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician.
• Prepare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready.
• Teach patients and families basic post-discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions.
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report patient-care issues directly to them.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed