Hendrick Health
Home Health Pool LVN
Hendrick Health - Abilene, Texas, us, 79608
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JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurses participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Licensed Vocational Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Licensed Vocational Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Licensed Vocational Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients with a predictable outcome based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Licensed Vocational Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and must practice within their defined scope of practice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate's Degree in Nursing Minimum Work Experience
1 Year of hands on clinical experience preferred Required Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse CPR-BCLS Valid Texas driver's license Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times. Ability to handle confidential information Designated Driver
Yes OSHA Category
1 - High Risk
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurses participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Licensed Vocational Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Licensed Vocational Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Licensed Vocational Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients with a predictable outcome based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Licensed Vocational Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and must practice within their defined scope of practice.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate's Degree in Nursing Minimum Work Experience
1 Year of hands on clinical experience preferred Required Licenses/Certifications
Licensed Vocational Nurse CPR-BCLS Valid Texas driver's license Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Maintains professional appearance and decorum at all times. Ability to handle confidential information Designated Driver
Yes OSHA Category
1 - High Risk