Licensed Vocational Nurse - Garland Health Center

Location: Garland Health Center
Shift: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday - Friday (no nights or weekends)

Primary Purpose

Responsible for providing total nursing care for assigned patients, under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, in order to ensure quality care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse; or have a valid Compact LVN License.
• Current, valid LVN license or temporary LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact LVN license.
• Current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network

Skills

• Provides care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nurse Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area-specific standards.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff, management, patients, and families.
• Demonstrates patient-centered/patient-valued behaviors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Screens and prioritizes patients regarding medical problems, ensuring appropriate treatment is delivered in a timely manner per physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Assists with inpatient/clinic coordination and flow of patients, including patient treatments as directed by physician and nursing/medical staff, and/or discharge activities.
• Maintains and implements knowledge of all rules, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, laws, and Joint Commission standards that impact and govern nursing processes, ensuring compliance.
• Identifies and meets educational needs of patients and families by communicating and distributing appropriate information as needed. Reinforces patient/family education initiated by RN or NP.
• May participate in community outreach activities (e.g., health fairs, community collaborations, or outreach clinics) as assigned.
• Assists with precepting (training, motivating, and supervising) new employees and students as directed by supervisor.
• Completes appropriate written and computer documentation according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Consults with other team members as required and provides nursing care that demonstrates patient-centered/patient-valued care while coordinating workflow.
• Ensures appropriate supplies are available for individual patient care by gathering necessary items in advance. May assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing patient areas and medical instruments to ensure an appropriate healthcare environment.
• Identifies ways to improve work processes and internal/external customer satisfaction. May assist with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area.
• Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in nursing by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, and maintaining LVN licensure. Integrates knowledge into current work practices.
• Sets up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed.
• Assists in transporting patients as needed.