Overview

JOB SUMMARY

At Houston Methodist, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Emergency Department (ED) position working in the Emergency Department is responsible for the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population served, including starting IVs, performing blood draws for lab testing, taking vitals, administering PO, IM/SQ and IV medications/infusions, according to policy, and performing splinting and EKGs as delegated by a Registered Nurse (RN), and within the directed scope of practice which requires appropriate supervision of a RN, advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, or physician. This position provides nursing care to patients in an organized and effective manner under the guidance and supervision of a Physician or an experienced RN. The LVN ED position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate, and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. This position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, and performing procedures, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights.

Houston Methodist Standard

PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVEDRefer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.

HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS

• Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
  • INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
  • COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.
  • ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
  • RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.
  • EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
• Focuses on patient/customer safety
• Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
• Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)
• Intentionally rounds with patients/customers to ensure their needs are being met
• Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports byenabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job

• Displays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principles

• Actively supports the organization vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values

Responsibilities

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job.

PEOPLE - 25%

SERVICE - 30%

QUALITY/SAFETY - 25%

FINANCE - 10%

GROWTH/INNOVATION - 10%

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

o Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

o One year experience as an LVN

License/Certification

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

o Texas LVN license, or, if temporary license, should obtain permanent license within 75 days

o American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

o American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 120 days of hire/transfer

o Crisis Prevention Management certification within 120 days of hire/transfer

KSA/ Supplemental Data

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

o Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations

o Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security

o Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles

o Performs all skills, functions, and responsibilities of a Licensed Vocational Nurse with a high degree of confidence and expertise

o Demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develops insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning

o Follows the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and the Board’s Rules and Regulations definition on the legal scope of practice for licensed vocational nurses (LVNs).

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

 Work Attire Yes/NoUniform No

Scrubs Yes

Business professional No

Other (dept approved) Yes

On-Call* Yes, as required by entity/department for operational need

 *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Event, etc) regardless of selection above. Travel**

May require travel within Yes

Houston Metropolitan area

May require travel outside No

of Houston Metropolitan area

**Travel specifications may vary by department.

Please note any other special considerations to this job: __________________________

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, located 35 miles east of Houston, is the area's only full-service hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life. This 230-licensed bed hospital with 15 operating rooms and over 1,700 employees, brings Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding counties.