Licensed Vocational Nurse - Scott (temple, texas)
Job
Summary:
Performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician.
PERFORMS THE ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE.
Effectively performs and assists with delegated procedures, implements physicians orders and records observations and evaluations of patient response in a timely and detail oriented manner.
Reinforces patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN and clearly documents patient response in patient record.
Establishes and maintains venous access and IV therapy in accordance with Scott and White policies and procedures.
Clearly communicates, verbally and in writing, patient care activities and patient condition to appropriate parties.
PARTICIPATES IN EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.
Willingly participates in performance improvement activities as they are available.
Attends inservice education and staff meetings as required.
Shares technical knowledge with staff/students in a supportive manner.
FULFILLS CONTINUING EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.
Takes personal responsibility to understand, complete and maintain the professional and technical licensures/certifications required of the position and furnishes Scott and White with the necessary documentation to substantiate compliance.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
HOME CARE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE REFERRAL PROCESS.
Takes initial referral and coordinates with referral sources.
Assigns admission visit in conjunction with patient care manager or designee to appropriate discipline.
Facilitates communications associated with the referral source and process to appropriate team members.
UTILIZES COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROFICIENTLY TO ENHANCE SERVICES.
Involved in completing intake referrals and entering data accurately.
Maintains admission packets with appropriate materials and forms.
Assist with tracking of orders/plan of care documents in software program.
Generates system reports to support clinical staff.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
HEMODIALYSIS FULFILLS ADDITIONAL EDUCATION REQUIRED TO ACQUIRE QUALIFICATIONS.
Successfully completes Scott and White Pharmacology and Intravenous course in a timely manner.
INITIATES, MONITORS AND TERMINATES DIALYSIS FOR A SPECIFIC GROUP OF PATIENTS.
Correctly initiates and terminates dialysis for patients with AV fistulas and vascular access catheters.
Safely injects local anesthesia in area of dialysis needle placement.
Monitors blood products following RN verification and initiation of administration.
Diligently monitors treatment for possible dialysis problems and intervenes appropriately.
ADMINISTERS MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENTS REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY OF QUALITY PATIENT CARE.
Administers and monitors routine intravenous dialysis medications in accordance with unit policy.
Administers SQ and IM medications as ordered; administers PO PRN medications in accordance with unit policy.
Correctly performs site dressing changes for vascular access catheters.
Draws routine labs, as ordered, through the dialysis lines and/or peripheral routes as necessary.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
GI PATIENT TEACHING AND EVALUATION Instructs patients on bowel prep per telephone or in clinic.
Instructs patients regarding diet and medications prior to procedure.
Explains procedure to patient and answers questions.
Reviews pt chart to determine if pt meets requirements for open access proced Source:
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
Performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician.
PERFORMS THE ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE.
Effectively performs and assists with delegated procedures, implements physicians orders and records observations and evaluations of patient response in a timely and detail oriented manner.
Reinforces patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN and clearly documents patient response in patient record.
Establishes and maintains venous access and IV therapy in accordance with Scott and White policies and procedures.
Clearly communicates, verbally and in writing, patient care activities and patient condition to appropriate parties.
PARTICIPATES IN EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN PERSONAL AND DEPARTMENTAL QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.
Willingly participates in performance improvement activities as they are available.
Attends inservice education and staff meetings as required.
Shares technical knowledge with staff/students in a supportive manner.
FULFILLS CONTINUING EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.
Takes personal responsibility to understand, complete and maintain the professional and technical licensures/certifications required of the position and furnishes Scott and White with the necessary documentation to substantiate compliance.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
HOME CARE ACTIVELY PARTICIPATES IN THE REFERRAL PROCESS.
Takes initial referral and coordinates with referral sources.
Assigns admission visit in conjunction with patient care manager or designee to appropriate discipline.
Facilitates communications associated with the referral source and process to appropriate team members.
UTILIZES COMPUTER APPLICATIONS PROFICIENTLY TO ENHANCE SERVICES.
Involved in completing intake referrals and entering data accurately.
Maintains admission packets with appropriate materials and forms.
Assist with tracking of orders/plan of care documents in software program.
Generates system reports to support clinical staff.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
HEMODIALYSIS FULFILLS ADDITIONAL EDUCATION REQUIRED TO ACQUIRE QUALIFICATIONS.
Successfully completes Scott and White Pharmacology and Intravenous course in a timely manner.
INITIATES, MONITORS AND TERMINATES DIALYSIS FOR A SPECIFIC GROUP OF PATIENTS.
Correctly initiates and terminates dialysis for patients with AV fistulas and vascular access catheters.
Safely injects local anesthesia in area of dialysis needle placement.
Monitors blood products following RN verification and initiation of administration.
Diligently monitors treatment for possible dialysis problems and intervenes appropriately.
ADMINISTERS MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENTS REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY OF QUALITY PATIENT CARE.
Administers and monitors routine intravenous dialysis medications in accordance with unit policy.
Administers SQ and IM medications as ordered; administers PO PRN medications in accordance with unit policy.
Correctly performs site dressing changes for vascular access catheters.
Draws routine labs, as ordered, through the dialysis lines and/or peripheral routes as necessary.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC:
GI PATIENT TEACHING AND EVALUATION Instructs patients on bowel prep per telephone or in clinic.
Instructs patients regarding diet and medications prior to procedure.
Explains procedure to patient and answers questions.
Reviews pt chart to determine if pt meets requirements for open access proced Source:
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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