Licensed Vocational Nurse- 6N Med Surg Innovation Unit

Job Summary

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional-level applicable nursing duties for patients served in the medical practice areas. 

Physical Requirements

• The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities. 


• The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)


• Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.  


• Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.


• May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.


• May have to handle emergency situations.


• May be subject to irregular hours.


• May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.


• May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.            


• Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.


• Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
  
  
  
  • Sitting- Occasionally
  
  
  • Walking- Continuously
  
  
  • Standing- Frequently 
  
  
  • Bending-Occasionally 
  
  
  • Squatting- Occasionally 
  
  
  • Climbing-Occasionally
  
  
  • Kneeling-Occasionally
  
  
  • Twisting-Occasionally
  
  

Visual and Hearing Requirements

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  Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.



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  Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

Working Conditions

Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions. 

Performance: Essential Functions

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.

Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.

Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.

Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.

Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.

Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.

Supervises the Following Positions

Positions: N/A

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Administers and documents medication administration in accordance with hospital polices; Demonstrated knowledge of medication administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected outcomes. 

• 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. 

• Coordinates daily activities and work assignments to best meet patient's needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required 

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Completion of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program

• Preferred

  • Associate's degree in Nursing

Experience:

• Preferred

  • Two years of experience in nursing

Certification/Licensure:

• • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

    • Must obtain within sixty (60) days of start date