Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Neurology
Company: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE
Location: Leander
Posted on: February 23, 2021
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Job Description:
Department: Neurology Schedule: Full Time (Mon - Fri 8a - 5p)
Location: 200 Medical Parkway Lakeway, TX 78738 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
ROLEClinical 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
FACTORSKnowledge 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 level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Grad of an Accredited Program
- MAJOR - Nursing
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
License Pract/Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or
transfer.
Associated topics: licensed vocational, lvn lpn, med surg, mtp,
nurse i, nurse ii, pediatrics, practical, practical nurse,
practical nurse lpn
Keywords: BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE, Austin , Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Neurology, Healthcare , Leander, Texas
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