LVN - Wound Care - PRN

Job: LVN

Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Job Category: 3 Technicians

Position Summary

LVNs work under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians to provide basic bedside care to patients. They also assist in monitoring, observing, and communicating with patients and their families about medication, at-home care, and preventative lifestyle changes.

Essential Functions

• Planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs.
• Interviewing patients and recording their medical history.
• Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms.
• Administering injections of medications.
• Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately.
• Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
  
  
  

Work Experience

• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
  
  
  

Education

• Licensed Vocational Nurse, currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date.
  
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Lifting/Carrying    Pushing/Pulling             

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time

1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66

11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33

21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33

51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33

76-100 0-33 76-100 0-33

Movement % Time

Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33

Crouch/Squat 0-33

Kneel/Crawl 0-33

Reach Above Shoulder 0-33

Reach Below Shoulder 0-33

Repetitive Arm None

Repetitive Hand 0-33

Grasping 0-33

Squeezing 0-33

Climb Stairs 0-33

Walking Uneven 0-33

Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time

Indoors 67-100

Outdoors 0-33

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time

Motor Vehicles None

Foot Pedals None

Extreme Heat None

Dusty None

Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near         % Time

Machinery          None

Electricity          None

Sharps 0-33

Chemicals 0-33

Fumes 0-33

Heights             None

Vision        

Depth Perception     Required

< 20"                    Required

Color Not Required

Peripheral              Required

Endurance       Hours at Once      Total in 12HR

Sit                                 1                        3

Stand                             4                       4.5

Walk                              4                       4.5