LVN PRN - Correctional Health

LVN PRN - Correctional Health

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) PRN is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with physicians' orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge.

Typical Duties:

1. Delivers quality nursing care to assigned group of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
2. Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
3. Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
4. Conducts specified laboratory tests.
5. Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
6. Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
7. Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits.
8. Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to new LVNs and CMAs following 6 months of employment.
9. Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department.
10. Performs all other job related duties as assigned.

• Graduated from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• 6 plus months of nursing experience.
• Current licensure to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas by the Board of Nurse Examiners and must maintain licensure throughout employment.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• Completion of unit specific competency based orientation program within 90 days, if applicable.

Location Address: 100 N. Lamar Street Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 United States