FT RN/LVN - Pediatrics San Angelo, TX

FT RN/LVN - Pediatrics San Angelo, TX

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include following the plan of care, providing treatments, and working collaboratively with the members of the team to help meet positive patient care outcomes.

Currently hiring for the following locations:

-San Angelo (FT/PT, days/evenings)

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Furnishes services in accordance with agency policies
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Prepares equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic techniques as required
• Assists the patient, parent, family in learning appropriate self-care techniques as required
• Provides services within agency service area as scheduled
• Informs the Pediatric RN Supervisor of changes in the patient's condition, immediately
• Counsels the patient, parent in meeting nursing and related needs
• Participates in in-service programs
• Receives orders from physician or his representative according to policy
• Orientation of co-workers
• Other assigned duties as desired by the DCS and Director of Pediatric Operations

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
• Currently licensed as a licensed vocational nurse in the State of Texas.
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice.
• Ability to demonstrate assessment and skills in caring for a pediatric client for Pediatric RN Supervisor.
• Knowledge or experience with gastric button feeding and care preferred but not required.
• Knowledge or experience with ventilators, tracheostomy and care preferred but not required.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• In home training available.

All Kinder Hearts employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with federal law. Employees may request an accommodation due to medical or religious reasons and forms for doing so will be provided upon request. Employees must be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption by the first day of work.

Supplemental Pay

• Signing bonus
• Bonus pay

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid training
• 401(k)