Licensed Vocational Nurse in San Angelo, Texas at Shannon Health

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Administers and documents medication administration in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected outcomes.
• Ability to identify emergency situations; uses sound judgement in responding to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner; verifies sponge, needles and instruments before closure of incision.
• Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s). Provides a safe supportive environment for surgical/procedural patients and expected practice behaviors based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation.
• Attends meetings and in-services as assigned; follows work schedules and demonstrates good attendance; works independently, uses time effectively and completes work by assigned deadlines; performs other duties as needed to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
• Understands that attendance affects team morale and confidence. Demonstrates reliability and punctuality in regard to attendance. Consistently is present and ready to begin work activities at start of shift, stays within established break periods, arrives on time for meetings and leaves work area promptly at the conclusion of the shift to reduce potential distractions. Schedules personal appointments or requests adjustment to schedule with least amount of disruption to service delivery. Provides prompt notice for unexpected absences.
• Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; Implements care practices such as Infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc.
• Makes frequent rounds on the unit; coordinates daily activities and work assignments to best meet the patient's needs
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • Completion of an accredited nursing program

Experience:

• Preferred
  • Two or more years of experience in Nursing

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Required within thirty (30) days of start date
  • Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with Authorization to Practice in the State of Texas
    • Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date
• Preferred
  • Certification in a Nursing Specialty Area, by an organization recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification