LVN / ER

Job Title:

ED LPN/LVN

Job Category:

Nursing

Department/Group:

Emergency Department

Department #:

060

Location:

Hill Regional Hospital

Travel Requirement:

None

Level/Salary Range:

Non-exempt

Position Type:

FT - Nights

Job Description

Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect patient care in the Emergency Department. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system. Communicates with ED physicians about changes in patient's status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a RN, evaluates outcomes, consults with other healthcare team members as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients, under the direction of an RN, and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cardiac monitoring, identifies dysrhythmias.
• Maintains current knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and his/her clinical condition.
• Follows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
• Demonstrates knowledge of lab requirements, requisitions.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; includes family in teaching, as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of admission process to the hospital when necessary.
• Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses and assessment of changes.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Maintains established hospital and department policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection prevention and control standards.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
• Maintains good working relationship with ED staff and physicians.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patients served. Able to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
• Interacts professionally with patient and family and involves patient and family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients and families in accordance with emergency department standards.
• Ensures an adequate stock of supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
• Assists in cost containment through appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures and perform services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.
• Medical and surgical asepsis is carried out during treatments and special procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically distressful situations.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in services and workshops; shows responsibility for ongoing education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the LPN/LVN scope of practice.

Professional Requirements:

• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends at least 6 staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited LVN program
• Current LVN licensure in the State of Texas
• Successful completion of arrhythmia course within 60 days of hire.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in an acute care hospital preferred.

Language Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Additional languages preferred.

Skills:

• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see the description of physical demands.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employees for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,100 - $53,300