LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE LVN - NIGHTS, ADVANCED ODESSA HOSPITAL AND CLINIC

Company: Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System
Location: Odessa
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location
Advanced Odessa Hospital & Clinics - Odessa, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
License/Certification

Job Shift
Night

Job Category
Nurse/All

Description

OVERVIEW

Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System is an independent, physician-led and patient-centered organization of hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers in Texas. We are entirely focused on bringing you advanced, comprehensive care and superior patient experience. As we continue to grow, our focus is providing quality patient care by adding to our team of clinical and non-clinical professionals that work together in a collaborative manner.

JOB SUMMARY

The LVN in this position will perform routine to complex technical nursing duties under the supervision/direction of a Registered Nurse, House Supervisor, Nurse Director or ACNO, in accordance with nursing policies, practices, and procedures. Primary duties include nursing assessment and care; administration of medications; treatments and first aid to individuals; educating staff, individuals, and families on health-related issues.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine to complex technical nursing duties under the supervision/direction of a Registered Nurse, House Supervisor, Nurse Director or ACNO, in accordance with nursing policies, practices, and procedures.
• Duties will include but are not limited to medication administration, immunizations, admissions, and emergency first aid.
• This position will collect and send samples to medical labs for testing, complete patient paperwork, and collaborate with physicians to determine a care plan for patients.
• Takes vital signs and monitors the medical progress of patients. Completes documentation and reporting.
• Follows physician's orders and individual nursing care plans, including assisting patients with daily routines.
• Provides all patient information collected to the responsible RN, who verifies and interprets the information, conducts additional assessments, as necessary, and develops, monitors, and revises.
• Adheres to all regulatory and Texas Board of Nursing standards. Performs other duties as assigned, within the scope of practice and clinical competency.
• Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
• Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization. Qualifications
  
  REQUIREMENTS'
  • One (1) year in an Acute Care / Hospital Setting
  • Experience in Med Surg
  • Experience with electronic charting preferred.
  • Current, Valid State of Texas LVN License
  • BLS-American Heart Association Required.
  • ACLS required. EDUCATION
    • High School Diploma or GED
    • Completion of an accredited LVN program CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE
      • Current, Valid State of Texas LVN License
      • BLS-American Heart Association Required.
      • ACLS required. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
        • Ability to write reports and correspondence.
        • Ability to problem solve and clarify necessary steps of logic and reasoning in a professional manner.
        • Must be familiar with MS Office, including Excel.

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