Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)/(LPN) - Emergency Department - Night shift
San Antonio, TX, United States
About Us:
HIGHLIGHTS
SHIFT: Night Shift (7pm-7am)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time
LOCATION: Zarzamora
FACILITY TYPE: 29 bed Small-Format Hospital (21 ER, 8 Inpatient)
JOB PERKS: Free CEU's!!
We are Emerus, the leader in small-format hospitals. We partner with respected and like-minded health systems who share our mission: To provide the care patients need, in the neighborhoods they live, by teams they trust. Our growing number of amazing partners includes Allegheny Health Network, Ascension, Baptist Health System, Baylor Scott & White Health, ChristianaCare, Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican, The Hospitals of Providence, INTEGRIS Health, MultiCare and WellSpan. Our innovative hospitals are fully accredited and provide highly individualized care. Emerus' commitment to patient care extends far beyond the confines of societal norms. We believe that every individual who walks through our doors deserves compassionate, comprehensive care, regardless of their background, identity, or circumstances. We are committed to fostering a work environment focused on teamwork that celebrates diversity, promotes equity and ensures equal access to information, development and opportunity for all of our Healthcare Pros.
Position Overview:
The licensed vocation nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs. The LVN works under direct supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and assists with carrying out the patients plan of care in accordance with the states nurse practice act. Must have previous experience working in the Emergency Department as an LVN.
Essential Job Functions:
Provides safe, compassionate nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs as directed by the registered nurse and the patients plan of care in accordance with states nurse practice act and organizational policies.
Performs assigned responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and excellent customer service.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of patient care that reflect the plan of care.
Completes focused patient assessments (defined as an appraisal of the patients status or current situation) in accordance with states nurse practice act and organizational policies.
Administers medications in accordance with organizations policies.
Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
Communicates and collaborates with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care
Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Other Job Functions: Attend staff meetings or other company sponsored or mandated meetings as required
Perform additional duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications: Education Required: High School diploma or G.E.D and graduated from an approved licensed practical nurse/vocational nurse (LPN/LVN).
Experience Required: Two years of relevant experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in an Emergency Department or similar experience; preferred
Certification/Licenses/Registration Required: Current license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) by the state in which you practice
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association, required
Pedagogy IV Certification Course must be completed within 30 days of hire
Position requires fluency in English; written and oral communication