LVN to RN Transition Program

Midland Health • Midland, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for supervising other licensed and non-licensed staff. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.

Requirements

• Current State of Texas License as a Vocational Nurse
• Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear.
• Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff
• use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.

Nice To Haves

• Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to adult and pediatric patients.
• Responsible for supervising other licensed and non-licensed staff.
• Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.
• Participation in ongoing learning including plans to advance education preferred.
• Area of specialty certification (Certified Med-Surg, or OCN) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of medications and administers medications in accordance with the hospital policy.
• Demonstrates positive effective communication, including education with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and professional communications skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency in using the electronic medical record providing accurate, timely and complete documentation of plan of care and assessments and respect of patient’s rights and confidentiality.
• Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including hand-washing, and adherence to infection control policies.
• Demonstrate professionalism including current AED’s and other competencies, following dress code policies, participation in orientation of new team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree