LVN - Orthopedic &amp; Neuro Unit (Premium Pay)

Home Health

apartment St. Joseph's Home Health, Inc. location_onOdessa, TX

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Benefits Health, vision, dental, life insurance Paid time off Competitive Pay Team Environment Flexible Schedules Responsibilities Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the physical and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and patient Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation Prepare regular clinical/progress notes and summaries Assist the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient, including an optimum physical and emotional environment Maintain client confidentiality Follow emergency procedures in the event of any catastrophic event, incident, e.g., accident, injury, or significant change in the patient's condition Qualifications Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing Proof of current LVN license Proof of current CPR certification Ability to work flexible schedule Minimum 1 year experience as an LVN in a clinical setting preferred Excellent interpersonal skills Bilingual preferred Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Medication History LVN

Job Description The primary duty of the medication history nurse is to obtain accurate and timely home medication lists for patients admitted to the emergency department, procedural areas, or inpatient units of the hospital. In addition, they should have the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT). SHIFT AND SCHEDULE Full Time 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS • Identify patients to be admitted from the emergency department or via direct admit • Interview and discuss home medications with patients • Contact family, pharmacies, or healthcare providers to complete medication history • Identify correct drug, dose, route and frequency as well as last dose taken • Obtain or confirm outpatient pharmacy information • Clarify drug allergies and reactions • Input medications and allergy information into the electronic health record • Perform the essential duties and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician if time allows EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Must be certified either through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) and registered in Texas as a Pharmacy Technician within two years of hire. • Must register as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee in the state of Texas upon hire • Must have an LVN license in the State of Texas • Must be proficient in computer-based operations and in performing all the essential duties and responsibilities of a RPhT. • Must have good comprehension of hospital and departmental policies and procedures • Must fully comprehend all the roles and workflow of pharmacy technicians • Beneficial skills: ability to manage data in spreadsheets, give effective feedback, and utilize project management techniques. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialresponsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to:Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. forclinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-liftdevice or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximumlimits.

LVN - Medical Unit (Premium Pay)

Job Description Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE Full Time Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM PRN Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 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 updates 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: · Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.

LVN - Post-Surgical Unit (Premium Pay)

Job Description Plans, implements and evaluates nursing care to adult and pediatric patients. Responsible for promoting positive interactions with staff, physicians, patients, families and other visitors. SHIFT AND SCHEDULE Full Time Days: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM & Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 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 updates 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual must be able to: · Stand, walk, sit, stoop, reach, lift, see, speak and hear. Lifting is limited to 35 lbs. for clinical staff and to 50 lbs. for non-clinical staff. The individual must use an assisted-lift device or get another individual(s) to assist with the lift that is over these maximum limits.

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