What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Family Care - Full-Time, Days position at Texas Health?
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Family Care
Fast-paced, high-volume clinic looking for a top skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse. Is that you?
Work location: 580 South Denton Tap Road Coppell TX 75019
Work hours: Full Time, 40 hours weekly. Monday-Wednesday 7:00am-6:00pm, Thursday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm
Family Care Department highlights:
Fast paced environment that provides growth and development opportunities for LVNs
Here’s What You Need
- Accredited school of practical nursing (required)
- LVN credentials - Licensed Vocational Nurse (required)
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required upon hire) or
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support (required upon hire) and
- Other additional specialty certifications, if applicable (required upon hire)
To be a successful LVN:
Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
Knowledge of basic nursing processes and understanding of healthcare technology, equipment, and supplies. Familiarity with state law on nursing care, nurse practice guidelines, and clinic policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate to staff and patients.
Demonstrate sound judgment and composure with the ability to take appropriate action in questionable or emergency situations.
Maintains a positive, caring attitude towards patients.
Possesses a strong work ethic and a high level of professionalism.
What You Will Do
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician, this position functions as a vital member of the healthcare team who contributes to the success of the practice by demonstrating customer/patient focus, effective communication, professionalism, and teamwork. Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate comprehensive care provided to selected patient populations and their families.
· Performs general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
· May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice
· Collects patient data such as vital signs, notes how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and reports this information accordingly.
· Prepares and administers injections, performs routine tests, treats wounds and changes bandages.
· Prepares patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices
· Administers certain prescribed medications and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response.
Additional perks of being a Texas Health employee
· Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment Program as well as several other benefits.
· Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
· Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
· A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Texas Health Physicians Group Entity Highlights:
Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex.
THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work.
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Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.
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