Med Surg LVN - PRN

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Med Surg LVN - PRN

The Med/Surg LVN is responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for inpatient based on established nursing practice standards. The LVN will follow the directions of and collaborate with the RN Charge Nurse and other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care, delivery, and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Shows comprehensive knowledge of nursing theory and practice.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients which is appropriate to their age:

• Adult
• Geriatric
• Pediatric
• Adolescent
• Normal newborn

Skills are versatile, is able to perform in more than one nursing area.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over a life span.

Receives report at change of shift from charge nurse; gives a thorough and concise report to the charge nurse.

Assesses each patient’s individual needs, taking into account the prescribed treatment, regimen, medications and nursing care. Utilizes verbal report, medical report and physical assessment as appropriate.

Reports appropriate data to the attending physician instructed by the charge nurse.

Checks and carries out all doctor’s orders. Follows through on doctor’s orders to ensure that all new orders are implemented in a timely manner.

Takes into consideration the age, growth and development of the patient population served when planning care.

Takes necessary steps to ensure that documentation by self and supervised staff is accurate, concise and complete; on the record and in the logbook.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Must be currently licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Professional Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) certification required;
  Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, PALS.
• Must successfully pass competency orientation for this position, NRP preferred.

• At least one (1) year of experience as a staff nurse with demonstrated supervisory ability of prior supervisory experience.
• Continuing education in both clinical and management subjects is encouraged.
• Skills in a variety of clinical areas are necessary.

• Often work with infectious specimens. Infection control and sterilization protocols must be followed to minimize these hazards.
• Position requires frequent hours of standing and stooping.

Shift differentials offered to all positions on night shifts and weekends.

Ward Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

Position Type:
Pool/PRN/Per Diem

Shift: Day
Hourly Wage: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour

Contact Information
Jacee Carter - HR/Administrative Assistant
406 S. Gary Ave.
Monahans, TX 79756
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