Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - PRN

Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is looking for a PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the team!

SUMMARY:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for admitting the patient to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the pre-operative patient, as well as developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The staffing of the Center is based on a teamwork concept. Employees may be cross trained in other clinical areas and may be expected to perform duties other than their normal ones as staffing and patient needs change.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Maintains a clean and therapeutic pre-operative environment for all patients at all times
• Provides instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
• Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure
• Makes initial assessment, identifies patient’s physical and mental status, determines the nursing needs of the patient
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
• Monitors patient’s medical condition, reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
• Assures that surgical consent, pre-operative test results, and History and Physical are documented in the medical record before the procedure
• Performs pre-op and post-op calls to patients
• Communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
• Educates patients and family, gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
• Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse/medical director
• Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record
• Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintains established Center/Departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other staff
• Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
• Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and manages/evaluates emergent situations
• Completes patient care responsibilities in a timely manner with accurate documentation
• Uses downtime efficiently, helps and responds positively to requests for assistance from team members
• Performs other job duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
• Excellent, professionally polished patient communication and interaction skills to practice collaborative nursing
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
• Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking, makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach
• Adapts to unexpected changes, effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Maintain composure, keeps emotions in check, controls anger, avoids aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
• Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Ability to work independently, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done
• Ability to maintain effective records and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Energetic with a desire to learn and develop new skills
• Compliance with facility policies, procedures, continuing and mandatory education programs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience in a medical office setting
• Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified

Quantum Pain and Orthopedics is a premier outpatient clinical network serving the San Antonio and Austin, TX areas. Our specialty is combining high quality healthcare with compassion and excellence. QPO strives to create a team that highlights our culture of diversity, ethics, and collaboration. Come join our team at Quantum Pain and Orthopedics and uncover the excellence in YOU!

Compensation to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Employment for this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.