Up to $7K Sign On Bonus based on experience
Summary
Under a Registered Nurse’s supervision, Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN Surgical Unit provides nursing care for a group of patients, based on the patients’ needs with the LVN’s competencies. Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN ompletes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Preferred Experience: Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN in an acute care setting.
Required Licensure and Certification: Possession of current Texas State License for Licensed Vocational Nurse
BLS required within 10 days of hire or transfer into unit.
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
The RN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, total nursing care to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process. The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, and Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided. Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of patient care within the prescribed medical regime. Administers all medications safely and in a timely manner per hospital policy. Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and/or disaster. Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.
Education:
Required: Graduated from a state approved school of nursing or an accredited school.
Preferred: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing
Experience:
Preferred: Recent acute care experience.
Certifications:
Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; CPR. AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.
Physical Demands:
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