Licensed Vocational Nurse Breast Imaging Ctr Mob

POSITION SUMMARY

Assists the registered nurse in the provision of nursing care to patients in Radiology by performing routine and delegated duties. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for departmental specific patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission.

Utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.

• Graduate of accredited school of vocational nursing required.
• Current licensed vocational nursing license in the State of Texas.
• ACLS required after (6) months of hire.
• Willingness to be cross‑trained to other areas.
• Organizational skills are necessary.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and families in an effective manner.
• Exhibits tact, enthusiasm and patience.
• Must be sensitive to cultural issues.

• Six (6) months – One (1) year continuous hospital experience as a LVN is strongly preferred.
• Experience in Radiology preferred.
• Essential technical/Motor skills:
  Able to adjust and/or troubleshoot monitoring equipment and computer equipment.
• Able to demonstrate high degree of competency and experience with nursing procedures.
• Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures.
• Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
• Requires working with frequent interruptions.
• Must project a professional image.
• Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• High degree of competency/experience in general.
• Requires good communication and organizational skills.

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices.
• Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization.
• Performs according to approved policies and procedures.
• Participates as a team member in support of the designated unit.
• Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Quality Management Program.
• Performs according to established continuous quality improvement policies and procedures.
• Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and employee safety.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
• Successfully contributes to the quality management process and identifies role/contributions upon supervisor's request.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and co‑workers.
• Interactions are respectful and courteous.
• Communicates effectively and professionally.
• Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.
• Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions and criticism and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.
• Adapts to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability.
• Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient’s needs.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co‑workers.
• Provides and receives reports in a status of patients at the change of shifts.
• Assists the registered nurse and physician in providing care to patient.
• Collaborates with registered nurse in assessing the patient's physical and emotional status.
• Implements and documents departmental regimen of care according to policies…