Licensed Vocational Nurse

Momentum Spine and Joint is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the team! The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for admitting patients 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 Center operates on a teamwork-based staffing model, where employees may receive cross-training in various clinical areas and may be required to take on additional responsibilities as staffing levels and patient needs evolve. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Ensures the pre-operative area always has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients Gives 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 Does an initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment) Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety Identifies patient’s physical and mental status Monitors patient’s medical condition, reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist Assures surgical consent, pre-operative test results and History and Physical are in the medical record prior to proposed procedure Performs pre-op and post-op calls to patients Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse/medical director Educates patients and family, gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other employees 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 Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance with policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements Uses downtime efficiently, aware of team members workload and constantly helps and responds positively to requests for assistance from other team members Performs other related tasks as needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration) 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 Strong 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 Has self-control to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes High stress tolerance: accepting criticism and dealing 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 records, effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment Demonstrates excellent and professional patient interaction skills, ensuring clear communication Possesses exceptional customer service abilities and outstanding phone etiquette Fosters effective teamwork, collaborative nursing and patient-centered care EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas One (1) year of experience in a medical office setting Basic Life Support (BLS) certified Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr