Licensed Vocational Nurse - COPC Float Pool - PRN

SCHEDULE: PRN

PRIMARY PURPOSE

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

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing and/or licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience.

Certification/Registration/Licensure

• Must have current, valid LVN license or temporary LVN license from the Texas Board of Nursing; or, valid Compact LVN license.
• Must have current healthcare provider BLS for Healthcare Providers certification from one of the following:
  • American Heart Association
  • American Red Cross
  • Military Training Network
• Must have current Hearing and Vision Screening Certificate within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job.

Skills or Special Abilities

• 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.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, management, patient, and families.
• Must be able to demonstrate patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of appropriate nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Screens and prioritizes patients with regard to medical problems, ensuring that appropriate treatment is delivered in a timely manner per physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Administers specific patient treatments, such as drawing blood, administering I.V. solutions, and providing wound care, as directed by physician and nursing/medical staff supervisor.
• Identifies and meets educational needs of patients and families by communicating and distributing appropriate information as needed. Reinforces patient/family education teaching that was initiated by RN.
• Assists with precepting (training, motivating, and supervising) new employees and students as directed by supervisor.
• Maintains records, including patient records and discharge orders, according to established procedures and guidelines.
• Maintains a positive working relationship with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital staff to ensure the workflow is coordinated and patients receive timely and appropriate treatment.
• Ensures that appropriate supplies are available for individual patient care by gathering all necessary items together in advance. May assist with ordering and stocking supplies as needed.
• Responsible for cleaning and sterilizing both patient areas and medical instruments to ensure an appropriate healthcare environment.
• Assists with developing annual goals and objectives for the nursing area that support the missions and objectives of nursing at Parkland.
• Sets up patient appointments and referrals for further testing and follow-up care as needed.
• Assists with transporting patients as needed.