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Under the direction of a Registered Nurse; Licensed Vocational Nurses participate in the planning; implementation; and evaluation of nursing care. Licensed Vocational Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Licensed Vocational Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others; while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.
Licensed Vocational Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients with a predictable outcome based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter; they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions. Licensed Vocational Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities; surveys; and improvement initiatives.
In addition; Licensed Vocational Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act; and must practice within their defined scope of practice. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing Minimum Work Experience No previous experience Required Licenses/Certifications Licensed Vocational Nurse CPR-BLS NIH Stroke Scale (required before completion of orientation)
; Knowledge; and Abilities Input data into computer programs Familiar with rehabilitation equipment
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About the role
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse; Licensed Vocational Nurses participate in the planning; implementation; and evaluation of nursing care. Licensed Vocational Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.