What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/LVN - (PRN) - DAYS position at UHS?
Responsibilities
Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.
A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of
exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.
Visit us online at: https://www.nwths.com/careers
Position: LVN/LPN - Cath Lab (FT Days)
POSITION SUMMARY: The LVN functions under the supervision of the charge nurse or registered nurse delegating any tasks within the scope of practice for an LVN. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs, utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills and patient eduction
- Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed
- Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees
- Assesses risks to patient safety and implements the appropriate precautions
- Complies with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies
- Complies with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT NURSES VALUE AT NWTHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of working as an RN is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for leadership development as an RN with UHS. Supportive and responsive leadership. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Benefit Highlights:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation and Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300 Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Retention Bonus Program
- HRSA STAR Loan Repayment site. In exchange for 6-year commitment, earn up to $250,000 in loan reimbursement.
One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $12.6 billion in 2021. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 89,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas
- BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others
- Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling
- Ability to understand and interpret financial data.
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Able to identify appropriate data and interprets its significance to clinical and operational activities
Disclaimer
Northwest Texas Healthcare System, a subsidiary of UHS, is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Notice
At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs/alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449.
Salary : $250,000 - $0