Licensed Vocational Nurse

Summary

Momentum Spine and Joint is looking for a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the team.

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
• Makes 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
• Affirms 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
• Edicates 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

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
• Self-control to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
• Adequately diagnoses, plans and implements nursing interventions and evaluates patient condition
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Responds 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
• Works independently, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done
• Maintains records, effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Cleans, maintains, and makes 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

Benefits Offered

• 3 Medical Plans
• 2 Dental Plans
• 1 Vision Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life with AD&D Plan
• 401(k) with a 2-year vesting
• PTO + Holidays

Application

To apply for this position, please visit our website: momentuspine.com.

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