LVN Dialysis Outpatient Clinic
Company: Employer
Location: Round Rock
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
$3,000 Sign-On Bonus Available (external candidates only)JOB
SUMMARYThe Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a licensed nurse who
uses the BSWH nursing professional practice model to deliver
patient care as part of the health care team. Using the nursing
process and under appropriate supervision, the LVN Performs focused
assessments and participates in care planning interventions and
evaluations. The LVN documents and reports to the supervising RN
the assessment information and changes in patient condition, in
accordance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA).ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE Clinical Judgment: Using clinical reasoning,
conducts accurate focused assessments according to practice
standards and LVN Scope of Practice. Reports data to assist RN in
developing plan of care and formulation of goals/outcomes for the
patient and family needs. Clinical Inquiry: Participates in
evaluating the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice,
including, but not limited to, nursing sensitive indicators. Caring
Practices: Creates a compassionate, supportive, safe and
therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
Participates in management of both emotional and physical pain with
the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary
suffering. Response to Diversity: Recognizes, appreciates and
incorporates a patient's and family's unique differences, such as
culture, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle,
socioeconomic status, age, and values, into an individualized plan
of care. Advocacy and Moral Agency: Preserves and protects the
confidentiality, autonomy, dignity and rights of patient and
family. Identifies/reports and participates in resolving ethical
and clinical concerns. Facilitation of Learning: Facilitates
learning for patients and families, nursing staff, other members of
the health care team and community throughout the delivery of care.
Collaboration: Under the direction of RN/provider, Works
collaboratively and interdependently with colleagues and community
to implement an integrated plan of care. Open and sensitive to all
team members unique contributions. Systems Thinking: Participates
in Using strategies and available resources for problem-solving for
patients, family and staff. Professionalism: Identifies personal
goals and seeks opportunities to pursue life-long learning through
continuing education, networking with professional colleagues,
membership and involvement in professional nursing organizations,
self-study, professional reading, certification and seeking advance
degrees.KEY SUCCESS FACTORS Knowledge and understanding of nursing
and patient care standards and procedures. Knowledge of laws, rules
and regulations; standards and guidelines of certifying and
accrediting bodies; hospital and department/unit standards,
protocols, policies and procedures governing the provision of
nursing care applicable to the area of assignment. Knowledge of
medical terminology; principles and practices of health promotion,
risk reduction, illness and disease prevention and management;
medications and drugs, common dosages, their physical and
physiological effects, and possible adverse reactions. Knowledge of
medical and professional nursing ethics and patient privacy rights.
Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly, both verbally and in
writing. Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide-range of
constituencies. Must have critical thinking and problem-solving
skills. Ability to observe changes in the medical condition of
patients and effectively communicate these changes to other nursing
staff members and physicians/providers. Ability to provide
age-specific, quality, patient-centered care to all patients
through the nursing process and standards of nursing practice with
sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.
General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft
Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems,
electronic medical documentation, and email.BENEFITSOur competitive
benefits package includes the following Immediate eligibility for
health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with
dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual
beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type
and/or levelQUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
MAJOR - Nursing MAJOR - Nursing EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of
Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATIONLicense
Pract/Vocational Nurse (LVN)Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS
within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
07/18/2022
Keywords: Employer, Round Rock , LVN Dialysis Outpatient Clinic, Healthcare , Round Rock, Texas
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