MedSurg/Tele LVN Fulltime Nights

Responsibilities:

The LVN utilizes knowledge of patient’s age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. The LVN contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through techniques that support and achieve positive outcomes in patient care.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited LPN/LVN program.

Experience:

Required: 1 year of LVN experience.

Certifications:

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.

Description

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is an acute care hospital serving the communities in and around Sunnyvale, Texas. We strive to make the lives of our patients and their families better at every interaction. Our Team Members live out this passion in their daily roles as we support their career and personal goals.

We are located just minutes east of Dallas and south of Garland / Rowlett on Hwy 80 at Collins Road in Sunnyvale. Many team members live in Forney, Mesquite, Garland, Balch Springs, and Rockwall areas with a short commute.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern Office Setting
• On-Site Cafe' and Coffee Bar (Payroll Deduction available)
• Collaborative Teams
• Team Member engagement opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Benefits provided based on your work assignment (Full-time, Part-time, or PRN)

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Sunnyvale is seeking a MedSurg/Tele LVN to perform selected patient care duties. Practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act and follows specific instructions established policies, procedures and regulations. Performs these duties in areas such as Emergency, General Nursing etc., as needed.

What your day will look like:

• Provides nursing care using the nursing process under the direction of the Registered Nurse; fulfills role within defined role expectation of Board of Nursing and practical/applied expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines within the broader professional field
• Reports pertinent patient information to Nurse(s) and documents according to established guidelines
• Implements plan of care by providing and evaluating individualized nursing care. Documents all plans and care provided
• Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse.
• Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of nursing care to patients that ensures the patient’s comfort, safety and progress toward established goals
• Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and handling of hazardous materials
• Calculates accurately and administers safely medication within scope of practice
• Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as required
• Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in in-services’ committees and, staff meetings.
• Accountable that patient care meets standards of safety, effectiveness, patient rights and guest relations.
• Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges and transfers
• Provides education and facilitates learning for patients, families, and patient care team in a way that demonstrates a sensitivity to recognize, appreciate, and incorporate differences related to diversity
• Collaborates with physicians, Registered Nurses, families and other healthcare professionals to assist in developing and implementing an appropriate plan of care in a way that promotes/encourages each person's contributions towards achieving the best patient outcomes.
• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving ethical and clinical concerns
• Accurately & thoroughly document all patient encounters.
• Ensure that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.
• Adhere to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, proper Personal Protective Equipment use, etc.)
• Deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs.
• Will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence based practice
• Continuously inquire about the condition of the patient through the ongoing process of questioning and evaluating the situation and implements treatment changes, if necessary, through collaboration with the health care team, inclusive of the patient and family.

Success Factors:

• Requires a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED
• Required: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program
• Current State of Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
• Basic EKG course within one year of hire
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

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