LVN FT Days

Kindred Healthcare • Harlingen, TX

2d

About The Position

The LVN provides nursing care within the scope of licensure to assigned patients, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. The position supports patients at Solara Specialty Hospitals Harlingen, a long-term acute care hospital treating people recovering from post-intensive care and medically complex conditions, with intensive care and telemetry-level services.

The LVN administers medications and treatments, supports rehabilitation and the medical plan of care, assists physicians with examinations and procedures, and monitors and reports patient symptoms, reactions, and changes in condition to the Registered Nurse. The role also includes pain management and education, patient and family engagement, attention to psychosocial and cultural needs, and providing safe, age-appropriate patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for licensed vocational or practical nurses.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license.
• BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of medications and their 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.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months’ prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Intravenous Therapy and Blood Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under direct Registered Nurse supervision, administer medications, perform treatments, and provide prescribed patient care.
• Keep the Registered Nurse informed about activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in assigned patients’ conditions.
• Use 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 in accordance with the medical plan of care, updating and revising the plan under Registered Nurse supervision.
• Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and identify and address 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’ and families’ 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 promotes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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