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CHRISTUS Health lists this Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Pedi GI - Relocation Required opportunity in live oak, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
This job requires relocation.
Description
Summary:
This position is responsible for providing care to assigned patients that meets their physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs. Functions as a contributing member of the health care team.
Responsibilities:
Assists the team leader in assessing the status of patients with simple health problems on admissions and on a continuing basis reporting changes in health status to the RN and / or Physician.
Contributes information to the plan of care.
Implements the plan of care, under the direction of the RN and / or Physician and within the scope of practice, to meet the basic needs of assigned patients and families.
Documents data for assessments, interventions and effectiveness of care provided in the patients medical record. Findings are reported to the RN and / or Physician.
Participates in patient education activities as directed by the RN and / or Physician.
Assists in the preparation of the patient and family for discharge under the direction of the RN and / or Physician.
Administers medications to assigned patients in accordance with clinical specific standards.
Responds to emergencies.
Identifies safety hazards and reports them.
Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing
Experience
Experience in clinical setting preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Licensed as a LVN in Texas
BLS Certification required
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Who can apply
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