Licensed Vocational Nurse

Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Nursing Coordinators and assigned Charge Nurse and in collaboration with the Provider and/or Mid-Level Provider plans, directs and provides nursing care in accordance with established philosophy, policies and procedures of United Medical Centers. Responsible in carrying out all duties for the smooth operation of the assigned unit as demonstrated by approved competency assessment guidelines. Assists in the provision of health education and disease prevention services as needed and/or required. Responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients. Must be EHR proficient. Responsible for compliance with other requirements affecting the Medical Center, such as State/Federal regulations TJC, DSHS, HRSA and PCHM Compliance standards.

(United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)

Requirements

Education:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.

2. Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing

3. Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the State of Texas

Experience/Training:

1. Must have current CPR certification

2. At least two years of nursing experience in various specialties preferred

3. Minimum of one to two years of supervisory responsibilities preferred

4. Prior experience in patient education (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and other health related education programs) preferred