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This position works 6 pm to 6 am - 7 days on and 7 days off - Thursday to Wednesday. The Licensed Vocational Nurse assists the professional nursing staff, when assigned, in providing maximum patient care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient. Under supervision gives direct and indirect patient care as assigned. Utilizing the nursing process, completes basic physical and psychosocial assessment of patients and takes nursing histories to provide a basis for development of patient care plans under the direct supervision of the licensed professional. Using nursing process, plans and provides patient and family care and evaluates patients’ response to care provided and redirects care as necessary under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Implements and monitors appropriate nursing care to meet patient’s needs and identifies expected outcome for planned nursing intervention and insures vital information is passed between shifts. Performs medication administration under the supervision of a professional nurse. Participates in health care educational needs for the client family, and others with regard to patient care needs, disease prevention and health maintenance measures. Maintains accurate and timely records according to hospital policy and procedures.

Additional Information:

• This position is eligible for benefits, such as health insurance, paid time off, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan, flexible spending account, and other miscellaneous benefits.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Graduate of an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the State of Texas. Maintains BCLS certification and completes required in-service education and annual competencies.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One year of Licensed Vocational Nursing preferred.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIREMENT: Effective oral and written communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is indoors. Visual and auditory acuity are necessary and should be sufficient to properly interpret pertinent hospital and patient data. Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time and physically lift, pull or push a minimum of fifty (50) pounds.