Licensed Vocational Nurse

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas. Performance: Position Specific

Administers and documents medication administration in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes. Ability to identify emergency situations; uses sound judgement in responding to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner; verifies sponge, needles and instruments before closure of incision. Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s).

Provides a safe supportive environment for surgical/procedural patients and expected practice behaviors based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation. Attends meetings and in-services as assigned; follows work schedules and demonstrates good attendance; works independently, uses time effectively and completes work by assigned deadlines; performs other duties as needed to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.

Makes frequent rounds on the unit; coordinates daily activities and work assignments to best meet the patient's needs Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Completion of an accredited nursing program Preferred Associate’s degree in Nursing

Preferred Two or more years of experience in Nursing Certification/Licensure: Required Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date Preferred Certification in a Nursing Specialty Area, by an organization recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification