Licensed Vocational Nurse - COPC Float Pool - PRN

Licensed Vocational Nurse - COPC Float Pool - PRN page is loaded## Licensed Vocational Nurse - COPC Float Pool - PRNlocations: Moody Outpatient Center 4th Floortime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 987321SCHEDULE: PRNPRIMARY PURPOSEResponsible for providing total nursing care for assigned patients, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, in order to ensure quality care.MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS**Education*** Must be a graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.**Experience*** Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience.**Certification/Registration/Licensure*** Must have current, valid LVN license or temporary LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact LVN license.* Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following: + American Heart Association + American Red Cross + Military Training Network* Must have current Hearing and Vision Screening Certificate within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job.* Must have a valid Texas Class C Driver License**Skills or Special Abilities*** Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care and clinical area specific standards.* Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management, patient, and families.* Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.* Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate nursing skills.**Responsibilities*** Screens and prioritizes patients with regard to medical problems, ensuring that appropriate treatment is delivered in a timely manner per physician orders and established policies and procedures.* Administers specific patient treatments, such as drawing blood, administering I.V. solutions, and providing wound care, as directed by physician and nursing/medical staff supervisor.* Identifies and meets educational needs of patients and families by communicating and distributing appropriate information as needed. Reinforces patient/family education teaching that was initiated by RN.* Assists with precepting (training, motivating, and supervising) new employees and students as directed by supervisor.* Maintains records, including patient records and discharge orders, according to established procedures and guidelines.* Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital staff to ensure the workflow is coordinated and patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.* Ensures that appropriate supplies are available for individual patient care by gathering all necessary items together in advance. May assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed.* Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing both patient areas and medical instruments to ensure an appropriate healthcare environment.* Assists with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area that support the missions and objectives of nursing at Parkland.* Sets up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed.* Assists with transporting patients as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr