Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas.
• Current CPR certification.
• The ability to comprehend and follow routine written or verbal instructions or directions.

Nice To Haves

• One year of Licensed Vocational Nursing preferred.
• IV Therapy course preferred.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications per nursing policy.
• Maintains IV therapy per nursing policy and documents and reports any problems with IVs to the RN.
• Executes physicians’ orders under the direction of an RN.
• Provides patient care as indicated in the care plan according to established standards for care plan review.
• Ensures that supplies are not wasted and assures that chargeable items are charged for promptly and accurately.
• Document observations on daily assessment sheet.
• Charts nursing notes reflecting problems identified on the care plan.
• Documents on graphic sheet and other special sheets as per hospital policy.
• Reviews and updates the nursing care plans under the supervision of an RN, indicating problems resolution and/or time frame changes.
• Documents patient/family teaching on patient teaching record, makes appropriate modifications on the care plan.
• Makes walking rounds and assesses care needs for assigned patients.
• Plans and prioritizes care for an assigned group of patients with the supervision and direction of the Charge RN.
• Reports all changes in patient’s condition and discusses pertinent data with the RN.
• Notifies other departments of patients’ needs, coordinating through the Charge RN.
• Gives information and assistance according to patient/family needs.
• Ensures that all assigned patients receive their treatments, x-rays, etc., on a timely basis.
• Removes from patient room and reports any equipment that is not in working order.
• Limits supplies and equipment in patient rooms.
• Identifies potential patient safety problems and implements precautions according to policy.
• Demonstrates awareness of individual rights of patients.
• Provides for privacy.
• Checks equipment, such as crash cart.
• Assists with narcotic check for control.
• Maintains confidentiality while working with confidential matters on a daily basis.
• Provides service direct to patients while maintaining a positive patient relations atmosphere.
• Interacts with patients, family members, physicians, PA’s and nursing staff on a continuous basis.
• Follows aseptic procedures and procedures for using precautions when involved in direct patient contact or handling potentially infectious materials.
• Follows safety guidelines and policies for the Hospital District.