Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Part Time

SUMMARY

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for admitting the patient 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains a clean and therapeutic pre-operative environment for all patients at all times
• Provides 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 initial assessment, identifies patient’s physical and mental status, determines the nursing needs of the patient
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
• Monitors patient’s medical condition, reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
• Affirms that surgical consent, pre-operative test results, and History and Physical are documented in the medical record before the procedure
• Performs pre-op and post-op calls to patients
• Communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
• Educates patients and family, gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
• Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse/medical director
• Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record
• Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintains established Center/Departmental policies and procedures
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and Center related business
• Maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other staff
• 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
• Uses downtime efficiently, helps and responds positively to requests for assistance from team members

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
• Excellent, professionally polished patient communication and interaction skills to practice collaborative nursing
• P Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Adapts to unexpected changes, effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care
• 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
• Maintain composure, keeps emotions in check, controls anger, avoids aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
• Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and/or the patient’s condition changes
• Ability to deal 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 effective records and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Exceptional customer service and phone etiquette
• Energetic with a desire to learn and develop new skills
• Compliance with facility policies, procedures, continuing and mandatory education programs

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED
• One (1) year of experience in a medical office setting
• Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified