Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Ob/Gyn Sugarland

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•Sugar Land, TX

About The Position

The Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to an assigned group of patients and performs nursing procedures within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. The role delivers designated interventions consistent with the medical plan of care, follows physician orders, and documents nursing care in assigned patient records. The position is full time, 40 hours per week. Actual salary is commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Graduate from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
Hold a Texas vocational nurse license or permit.
Current BLS certification.
No experience required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
Participate in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
Perform admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
Use the nursing plan of care in daily assignments; review it and, under supervision, modify it.
Observe and record patients’ signs, symptoms, behaviors, and physiological status; present proposed revisions to interventions and desired outcomes.
Deliver designated nursing interventions consistent with the stated medical plan of care.
Notify appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status; recognize care priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.
Follow physician orders in delivering nursing care and execute written physician orders for assigned patients.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records.
Safely and properly administer medications and treatments.
Assemble equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; perform or assist others with procedures or treatments.
Follow required infection control and isolation procedures and aseptic techniques.
Document nursing care in all assigned patient records.
Adhere to internal controls established for the department.
Perform related duties as required.