Licensed Vocational Nurse - FT Nights

Job DetailsJob Location: Electra Memorial Hospital - Electra, TX 76360   Assists the nursing staff in providing optimum and quality patient care, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of each patient. Under the supervision of a physician, gives direct and indirect patient care including medication administration.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides nursing care services for the hospital and emergency department. Receive staff report on patients during shift change and review completion of report and throughout assigned shift, noting changes or addition of patient assignments. Provide care appropriate for the patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Assess and interpret data on patients’ status to identify patients’ requirements relative to their age-specific needs and provide care needed as stipulated in departmental policy. Perform patient rounds with physician while obtaining supplies or equipment requested by physician as needed. Evaluate patients’ response to care provided and redirect care as necessary under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. Provide basic assessments which accurately reflect overt physiological and psychosocial needs of patients and report unusual findings to appropriate personnel. Chart all patient care provided in a timely manner according to Hospital District policy. Administer medications ordered by the physician using prudent nursing judgement and ensuring that all patients receive correct dose, route, time, and drug and document accordingly. Examine the established medication dispenser to assure all orders are accurate, report any discrepancies to the Director of Nursing in a timely manner. Stock medication room and medication cart as needed. Inventory narcotics at beginning of shift and document appropriately. Report discrepancies to Charge Nurse and Director of Nursing immediately. Ensure the medication cart is locked at all times and keys are stowed in a safe place. Complete appropriate forms for patient registration in the emergency room as needed. OTHER SIGNIFICANT REQUIREMENTS: Maintain confidentiality on a daily basis. Work well with other employees. Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Follow standard precautions when providing direct patient care or handling potentially infectious materials   WHY EHD? PEOPLE FIRST Our staff is our most valued asset.  Electra Hospital District operates eleven businesses that work as a team to provide complete continuity of care for our patients.  We know that people make the difference and consider our team members the best in the business.  BENEFITS & COMPENSATION It takes the best of the best to provide superior patient care. Our employees make a difference in our quality care, and we reward them for their dedication. We offer competitive, market-driven compensation and benefit plans. CULTURE & SUPPORT We believe that the best patient care comes from happy employees. At Electra Hospital District, we strive to create a family culture with open lines of communication. A dedicated employee appreciation committee provides year-round fun at all our locations. QualificationsEDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing required.   EXPERIENCE: One year experience as a licensed vocational nurse preferred. PERSONAL JOB-RELATED SKILLS: Knowledge of nursing care. Effective written and oral communication skills. Familiar with operating computers and the ability to utilize computer systems.  LICENSURE, REGISTRY, CERTIFICATIONS: Licensed Vocational Nurse currently licensed by the state of Texas required. Current CPR certification required. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties of the position require moderate periods of walking and standing. Pushing, pulling, reaching, and bending when involved in patient care. Lifting up to 52 pounds and occasional heavy lifting in supporting or moving patients that may suddenly become weak or helpless. The ability to comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.