LVN FT Nights

ScionHealth•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Round Rock is a long-term acute care hospital treating patients recovering from intensive care and patients with medically complex conditions. It provides long-term acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient wound care, intensive care, and telemetry services. Its acute rehabilitation unit supports patients progressing to intensive therapy, and its outpatient wound care program includes treatment rooms and a hyperbaric oxygen suite. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the LVN provides nursing care within the scope of licensure to assigned patients, following established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. The LVN administers medications and treatments, assists with rehabilitation and patient care, monitors and reports patient status, and supports patients and families throughout care and discharge planning.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational or practical nurses.
Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license.
BLS certification required.
Minimum six months of prior acute-care experience preferred.
Knowledge of medications and correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
Good and regular attendance.
Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

Intravenous Therapy and Blood certifications preferred.
ACLS may be required in certain care areas.
Minimum six months of prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer medications, treatments, and patient care as prescribed under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Keep the Registered Nurse informed about activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in assigned patients’ conditions.
Provide appropriate pain management techniques and educate patients and families about pain management.
Administer medications according to the five rights of medication administration and within scope of practice.
Assist with rehabilitation and treatment according to the medical plan of care, and update or revise the plan under Registered Nurse supervision.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform technical and manual services as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and identify and address their psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Interact professionally with patients and families and involve them in forming the plan of care.
Communicate with Social Services or the Discharge Planner about patients’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Interpret patient-status data to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.
Perform patient care in a manner that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Perform other related duties as assigned.