Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onBowie County, Texas, 75573, United States
About the Role
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) serves as a vital member of the nursing team, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to administer comprehensive patient care. This role is designed to complement the nursing process, assisting in the individualized care of patients to help them adapt to their disease processes and achieve the highest possible level of wellness.
In this position, you will partner closely with the RN to support the development of care plans, ensuring continuity of care through the review of diagnostic data, medical orders, and nursing assessments. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve setting care priorities based on patient acuity, accurately documenting patient symptoms and responses, and safely performing nursing procedures consistent with scientific principles. You will also play a key role in patient and family education, reporting learning needs, and assisting with discharge planning to ensure patients are prepared for their transition home.
Hiring Process
Candidates interested in this opportunity should submit their application with verification of their current state licensure and BCLS certification. The selection process will review qualifications for successful completion of LVN/LPN training and relevant clinical experience in an acute care environment.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Bowie County, Texas, 75573, United States
Texas
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAdminister patient care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse
- check_circlePromptly report changes in patient condition and abnormal clinical findings
- check_circlePerform and document nursing procedures consistent with scientific principles
- check_circleAssist in ensuring discharge needs are met including medication and equipment coordination
- check_circleParticipate in unit-based quality improvement programs and data collection activities
- check_circleProvide patient and family education regarding treatments, medications, and disease processes
- check_circleAssist the RN in developing and implementing individualized plans of care
Requirements
- verifiedHigh school diploma or equivalent
- verifiedSuccessful completion of LVN/LPN training
- verifiedCurrent state licensure
- verifiedCurrent BCLS certification
- verifiedBasic computer knowledge
- verifiedAbility to communicate effectively
- verifiedPrefer 6 months of clinical practice in acute care
Nice to Have
6 months of clinical practice in an acute care environment.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Computer Knowledge, LVN, LPN, BCLS.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Day-to-day, the Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery at CHRISTUS Health will administer patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; promptly report changes in patient condition and abnormal clinical findings; perform and document nursing procedures consistent with scientific principles; and assist in ensuring discharge needs are met including medication and equipment coordination.
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CHRISTUS Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; Successful completion of LVN/LPN training; Current state licensure; Current BCLS certification; Basic computer knowledge; and Ability to communicate effectively.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery at CHRISTUS Health is based in Bowie County, Texas, 75573, United States. This is a on-site role.
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CHRISTUS Health has listed this Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery role as on-site.
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Key skills for Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery at CHRISTUS Health include Basic Computer Knowledge; LVN; LPN; and BCLS.
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Educational requirements for this role: High school diploma or equivalent required.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Orthopedic Surgery at CHRISTUS Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.