Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job description

Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical specialty.
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
• Delivers care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures; Implements care practices such as Infection control procedures, care planning, safety measures, etc.
• Administers medications in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected outcomes; Documents according to policy using electronic medication administration and bar-coding; Utilizes tools and resources to supplement knowledge.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education
• Required
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Associate’s degree in Nursing

Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure:
• Required
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
• GVN or Temporary Permit
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certification
• Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
• SAFE Approach Level III

Must obtain within six (6) months of start date