LVN

Baylor Scott & White Health•Waco, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you play a crucial role on a healthcare team by evaluating patients, providing care, and participating in care planning, interventions, and evaluation. The role emphasizes precision, vigilance, and patient care. You must note and report changes in patients’ conditions to your Registered Nurse supervisor and follow Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations. This position is based in Pediatrics at 120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd. It may involve floating between clinics in Waco, Temple, Belton, and Killeen; mileage is paid.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Nursing field of study.
At least one year of experience in a similar role.
Valid Texas Vocational Nursing Practitioner’s License.
Basic Life Support certification, which may be obtained within the first 30 days after joining.
Knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.
Knowledge of rules and regulations established by certifying bodies that affect nursing care delivery.
Familiarity with medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and management, medications, and potential medication effects.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse people.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify and communicate changes in patients’ medical conditions.
Ability to provide care to patients of all ages while honoring individual experiences.
Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, information security protocols, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical records, and email.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient assessments using clinical reasoning and best practices within the LVN scope of practice to inform the RN’s care plans and goals.
Participate in evaluating the effectiveness and quality of nursing practice by reviewing nursing indicators.
Create a caring, safe, healing, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
Manage pain, promote comfort, and minimize suffering.
Facilitate education for patients, families, nurses, other healthcare team members, and the community.
Work with others to implement care plans under RN or provider direction, including coordination with team members and the community.
Use strategies and available resources to solve problems for patients, families, and staff.
Observe, note, and report changes in patients’ conditions to the RN supervisor and other healthcare providers.
Follow the Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations.