Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Horizon Rehabilitation Hospital - McKinney, TX 75071

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises a plan of care of assigned patients and families while promoting the mission and values of the hospital. The Licensed Vocational Nurse is also responsible for including all aspects of patient care incorporating the nursing process in accordance with the applicable Nurse Practice Act. The staff LVN shall ensure that the unit to which assigned shall function in a smooth, organized, and efficient manner as directed by the Charge Nurse.

The provision of care includes direct care along with the delegation and supervision of all nursing care. Specific components of the licensed vocational nurse role include demonstrating clinical competence, managing patient care, improving quality of care, establishing professional relationships and utilizing professional skills, fulfilling responsibilities of the role of the hospital, and developing clinical expertise per specialty.

Supervises the following positions:
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• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary and Supplemental Benefits.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and holidays.

At Horizon Rehabilitation Hospital we are dedicated to creating a positive and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive while making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare and rehabilitation. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of employment required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Hospital LVNs must obtain ACLS within 90 days of hire date.

• Two (2) years acute care/LTAC experience preferred.
• One (1) year of area specific experience preferred. Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse in the state of employment required. Current BLS certification required.

• Regular and punctual attendance.

• English is the primary language of the facility. Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co- workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals as appropriate to the position.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form. Ability to define and solve problems, and collect data.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to identify and implement components of the nursing process Identify learning needs and teach patients and families. Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
  
  Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.

• Maintain excellent working relationships with co-workers, health care professionals and other health related facilities and organizations as appropriate.
• Promote Organization philosophy, mission and objectives within and…