LVN - Southeast Medical Home (Arlington)

JPS Health Network•Arlington, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider orders, under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge. The position is based at Medical Home Southeast Tarrant in Arlington and works three 12-hour shifts, Wednesday through Friday, on the day shift. The LVN delivers safe, quality care; documents patient information and care; provides patient education; and participates in department performance improvement activities. Staff may be assigned other duties, and the job description may change with or without notice.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
Hold and maintain current licensure to practice vocational nursing in Texas through the Board of Nurse Examiners.
Hold and maintain current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Complete the unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days, if applicable.
For Emergency Department and Critical Care roles only: obtain ACLS within 3 months of hire and pass the EKG test within 90 days of hire, maintaining the EKG qualification throughout employment.
For Emergency Department roles only: complete Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire and maintain credentialing; obtain and maintain approved Non-Violent Crisis De-escalation education and training within 90 days of hire.
For Inpatient Women’s Services roles only: obtain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 6 weeks of employment.
Experience classification listed for Licensed Vocational Nurse I: 0–1.99 years of relevant experience; Licensed Vocational Nurse II: 2–4.99 years; Licensed Vocational Nurse III: 5–9.99 years; Licensed Vocational Nurse IV: 10 or more years.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions.
Conduct specified laboratory tests.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Complete documentation in accordance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide patient education directed toward identified knowledge deficits.
Guide, educate, and provide leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives within JPS Health Network and the assigned department.
Perform other duties as assigned.