Clinical RN or LVN

About the role

Functions as a staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experienced R.N. or as a direct patient care giver on an assigned shift under the supervision of an R.N. Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.

Requirements

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or holds a current Texas permit or license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Qualifications

• One year experience in acute care setting preferred for both RN and LVN
• Current BLS certification required
• Successful completion of hospital and nursing orientation within 3 months of hire
• ACLS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to department
• PALS certification within 6 months of hire or transfer to department
• EKG course within one year of hire or transfer to department

Skills

• Lab order entry
• Documentation
• IV therapy
• Unit safety
• Body substance isolation
• Handling controlled substances
• Role in Code Blue
• Admitting patients to the unit
• Understanding anesthesia agents
• Understanding reversal agents
• Planning care of the patient
• Implementation of care
• Arrythmia recognition
• Pacemakers
• Respiratory needs of patients
• Neurological system
• Musculoskeletal system
• Medication decision making
• PACU equipment
• Evaluation of care

For LVN, seeks RN guidance in delivery of patient care.