LVN in El Paso, Texas at University Medical Center of El Paso

Job Description:

Performs re-assessments, collects data and contributes to the care plan under the direction of the Registered Nurse. May perform scrub activities and assist with a variety of patient care activities and interventions for patients of varying ages.

Required Skills:

1. Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
2. Possesses effective interviewing and data collection techniques.
3. Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
4. If applicable, skill and ability to concentrate and monitor instruments, sharps and sponge counts.
5. Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
6. Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
7. Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.

Required Experience:

A. Work Experience
One year of experience as an LVN in a health care setting preferred.

B. License/Registration/Certification
Current license as a LVN in the state of Texas.
Current CPR training required.
ACLS required for the following areas: Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, and Antepartum.
NRP required for the following areas: Mother/Baby, Newborn Nursery, Labor & Delivery, and Antepartum.

C. Education and Training
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing required.