LVN Emergency Department

Job Description:

Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for supervising other licensed and non-licensed staff. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors.

SHIFT AND SCHEDULE

Full Time

1:00 PM - 1:00 AM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Maintains current knowledge of medications and administers medications in accordance with the hospital policy.

Demonstrates positive effective communication, including education with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members, and professional communications skills.

Demonstrates proficiency in using the electronic medical record providing accurate, timely and complete documentation of plan of care and assessments and respect of patient’s rights and confidentiality.

Provide a safe environment for patients, families and co-workers, including hand-washing, and adherence to infection control policies.

Demonstrate professionalism including current AED’s and other competencies, following dress code policies, participation in orientation of new team members.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Participation in ongoing learning including plans to advance education preferred.

Current State of Texas License as a Vocational Nurse