LVN - Gertrude Tarpley Center; Watauga Part-Time

LVN - Gertrude Tarpley Center (Watauga) Part-Time

Job Title: LVN - Gertrude Tarpley Center (Watauga) Part-Time

Requisition Number: 43170

Employment Type: Part Time

Division: COMMUNITY HEALTH

Compensation Type: Hourly

Job Category: Nursing / LVN

Hours Worked: Alternating Mon/Wed and Mon/Sat 2 10hr Shifts

Location: Watauga Gertrude Tarpley Health Center, 6601 Watauga Road, Suite 124, Watauga, Texas, 76148, United States

Shift: Various/Rotating Shift

Job Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse I is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge.

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm or injury.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Conducts specified laboratory tests.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies and procedures.
• Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits.
• Guides, educates and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non‑licensed clinical staff, as directed.
• Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and the assigned department.
• Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas by the Board of Nurse Examiners and must maintain licensure throughout employment.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire (required in Emergency Department and Critical Care only).
• EKG test passed within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment (required in Emergency Department and Critical Care only).
• Completion of Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire and maintains credentialing throughout employment for the Emergency Department.
• Completion of unit specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days, if applicable.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 weeks of employment (for Inpatient Women’s Services only).
• Approved Education and Training in Non‑Violent Crisis De‑escalation must be obtained within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment for the Emergency Department.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse I: 0–1.99 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse II: 2–4.99 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse III: 5–9.99 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications: None