LVN
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Bryan
Posted on: January 21, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY LVN - Family Medicine Bryan TX 2612 West Villa Maria
Rd Bryan 77807 The 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). This position
will be mostly triaging calls and messages. High volume of clerical
work. Schedule needs to be flexible, clinic hours are 7:30am to
7pm. 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. Lab Draws 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. BENEFITS Our
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 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position
type and/or level QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED
Equivalent MAJOR - Nursing EXPERIENCE - 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.
Keywords: Baylor Scott & White Health, Bryan , LVN, Healthcare , Bryan, Texas
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