Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Pedi GI - Relocation Required

Job Description

This job requires relocation.

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Summary:

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This position is responsible for providing care to assigned patients that meets their physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs. Functions as a contributing member of the health care team.

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Responsibilities:

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• Assists the team leader in assessing the status of patients with simple health problems on admissions and on a continuing basis reporting changes in health status to the RN and / or Physician.
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• Contributes information to the plan of care.
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• Implements the plan of care, under the direction of the RN and / or Physician and within the scope of practice, to meet the basic needs of assigned patients and families.
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• Documents data for assessments, interventions and effectiveness of care provided in the patients medical record. Findings are reported to the RN and / or Physician.
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• Participates in patient education activities as directed by the RN and / or Physician.
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• Assists in the preparation of the patient and family for discharge under the direction of the RN and / or Physician.
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• Administers medications to assigned patients in accordance with clinical specific standards.
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• Responds to emergencies.
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• Identifies safety hazards and reports them.
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• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
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• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
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• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.
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• Perform other duties as assigned.
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Requirements:

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Education

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• High School Diploma or GED Required 
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• Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing
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Experience

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• Experience in clinical setting preferred
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Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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• Licensed as a LVN in Texas 
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• BLS Certification required
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Work Schedule:

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5 Days - 8 Hours

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Work Type:

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Full Time

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