Licensed Vocational Nurse M-F Mid shift; Beaumont/Port Arthur Job Beaumont area,Texas USA,Nursing

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse M-F Mid shift (Beaumont/Port Arthur)

Exceptional ER

TheLVN is responsible for delivering quality, professional nursing care for the patient. They assist in maintaining the overall functions of the Emergency Room. The staffing of the ER is based on a concept of teamwork. Employees may be cross‑trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

Responsibilities

Render professional-quality patient care to all patients.

Assessment of individual patient needs.

Provide optimal patient care through appropriate planning and implementation.

Demonstrate the ability to give comprehensive nursing care to meet individual patient needs.

Adhere to the Standards of Nursing Practice, ER, local/state/federal standards.

Acknowledges and seeks continuing professional growth.

Assure a safe environment for patients and personnel.

Keeps abreast of current developments in patient care and treatment.

Participate in QI activities.

Assure adequate equipment and supplies necessary for quality care delivery.

Provide flexible staffing hours to meet the Facility's needs.

Maintain materials, supplies, and equipment of specific services as assigned.

Help check expirable dates, i.e., medication, chemicals, equipment, etc.

Maintains and keeps up-to-date with established departmental policies and procedures

Maintains confidentiality of patient and ER-related business

Develop and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other Hospital employees

Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy.

Participates in Quality Assessment activities as directed for the continuous improvement of patient care and Hospital business

Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age-specific and drug administration)

* Abovementioned is done 95% of the time

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school

Licensed to practice in the state of Texas

Previous nursing care of the preoperative patient

Operation of vital signs monitors

Assessment Skills

A basic understanding of nursing diagnosis

BLS required, ACLS/PALS preferred

Principles of Standard Precautions

IV Therapy

Current LVN license will be required

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Licensed Vocational Nurse M-F Mid shift; Beaumont​/Port Arthur

Licensed Vocational Nurse M-F Mid shift; Beaumont/Port Arthur