LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse - General Surgery - Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Texarkana
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: The Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN), under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse,
administers patient care. The LVN will complement the nursing
process assisting in the individualized care of the patient in an
attempt to assist the patient in adapting to the disease process
and achieve the highest level of wellness. Responsibilities: -
Maintains consistency with Administrative and Departmental policies
with appropriate behavior, dress, attitude, attendance,
confidentiality, professionalism, and reliability. - Ensures
professional discretion and confidentiality of hospital related
information concerning patients, physicians, associates and
visitors. - Complies with conditions of employment as stated in the
associate handbook and Administrative and Departmental policies. -
Complies with dress code policy. - Limits non-emergency personal
telephone calls to breaks and mealtimes. - Assists the RN in the
nursing process to provide information for development of the plan
of care. - Supports the RN by providing information for the
development of the plan of care. - Promptly reports identified
changes in the patient's condition. - Reviews and utilizes
diagnostic data, medical orders and nursing assessment in order to
provide continuity of care in accordance with the plan of care. -
Demonstrates an ability to respond appropriately and/or report
abnormal clinical/laboratory findings or results. - Sets priorities
for care of patients based on acuity and/or patient/family
preference. - Accurately reports and documents the patient's
symptoms, responses, and status to reflect the nursing care plan
developed by the RN. - Safely performs and documents nursing
procedures required by patient assignment consistent with
scientific principles of nursing and policy and procedure. -
Promotes and participates in patient/family education and
counseling based on health needs. - Reports learning needs of the
patient and family to be included in the teaching plan of care. -
Documentation reflects teaching, explains tests, treatments,
medications, procedures, and disease process to the patient and
family as needed. - Assists in ensuring that discharge needs are
met including food and drug interactions, test, procedures,
medications, and equipment and return appointments. - Demonstrates
competence to perform skills for which training has been provided,
including: - Completion of required CBSA. - Unit specific skills. -
Demonstration/completion of annual competency. - Participates in
nursing research and/or quality improvement activities. -
Participates in unit-based quality improvement programs/meetings. -
Participates in data collection for unit-based quality improvement
programs. Requirements: Education/Skills - High school diploma or
equivalent. - Basic Computer Knowledge - Ability to communicate
effectively, both verbally and written. - Successful completion of
LVN / LPN training. Experience - Prefer 6 months of clinical
practice in an acute care environment. Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications - Maintain current state licensure and provide the
hospital with verification. - Maintain current BCLS certification.
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