Licensed Vocational Nurse

Momentum Spine and Joint is looking for a  Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the team!

 

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for admitting patients to the clinical area and providing nursing care to the pre-operative patient, as well as developing a nursing care plan specifically designed for the individual patient. The Center operates on a teamwork-based staffing model, where employees may receive cross-training in various clinical areas and may be required to take on additional responsibilities as staffing levels and patient needs evolve.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensures the pre-operative area always has a clean and therapeutic environment for all patients
• Gives instructions to patients as instructed by physician or physician assistant
• Ensures supplies and equipment needed are available and in good working order
• Admits the patient to the unit and prepares him/her for the scheduled procedure
• Makes an initial assessment and determines the nursing needs of the patient, communicates additional discharge needs when applicable (transportation, durable medical equipment)
• Explains nursing procedures and actions taken to help reduce anxiety
• Identifies patient’s physical and mental status
• Monitors patient’s medical condition, reports any significant changes to the admitting physician or anesthesiologist
• Assures surgical consent, pre-operative test results and History and Physical are in the medical record prior to proposed procedure
• Performs pre-op and post-op calls to patients
• Reports any important health history facts to the operating room nurse/medical director
• Educates patients and family, gives patients and family members emotional support as necessary
• Documents patient care delivered, accurately in the medical record
• Implements doctor’s orders in a timely and accurate manner
• Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with patients, families, visitors, and other employees
• Documents concisely, precisely, and accurately on all records or documents as indicated by policy
• Plans for routine events and anticipates/prevents and manages/evaluates emergent situations
• Completes patient care responsibilities in a timely manner with accurate documentation
• Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records in accordance with policy and procedure and HIPAA requirements
• Uses downtime efficiently, aware of team members workload and constantly helps and responds positively to requests for assistance from other team members
• Performs other related tasks as needed

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
• Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking, makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach
• Adapts to unexpected changes, effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Has self-control to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
• Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes
• High stress tolerance: accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Ability to work independently, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done
• Ability to maintain records, effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Demonstrates excellent and professional patient interaction skills, ensuring clear communication
• Possesses exceptional customer service abilities and outstanding phone etiquette
• Fosters effective teamwork, collaborative nursing and patient-centered care

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Understands and maintains clinical competencies (general, age specific and drug administration)
• Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking, makes decisions using evidence based analytical approach
• Adapts to unexpected changes, effectively acclimate to various work schedules to achieve high quality of care
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word & E-Clinical
• Strong attention to detail: being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Has self-control to maintain composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations
• Ability to adequately diagnose, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate patient condition
• Practices nursing within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of Texas and accepts responsibility and accountability for own actions
• Ability to respond quickly, physically and mentally when priorities and /or the patient’s condition changes
• High stress tolerance: accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
• Ability to work independently, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to get things done
• Ability to maintain records, effective and organized systems to ensure timely patient flow
• Ability to clean, maintain, and make minor adjustments to equipment
• Demonstrates excellent and professional patient interaction skills, ensuring clear communication
• Possesses exceptional customer service abilities and outstanding phone etiquette
• Fosters effective teamwork, collaborative nursing and patient-centered care

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing or vocational school
• Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas
• One (1) year of experience in a medical office setting
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified