LPN/LVN

POSITION SUMMARY:    

A  Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures.  A Licensed Vocational Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.  Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions.  Responsible and accountable in maintaining performance skills.  May be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status.  Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.      Current LVN license in the State of Texas.

2.      Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

3.      Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

4.      Preferred one year of full time or three years of part time previous clinical experience.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1.  Currently licensed as an LVN in the State of TX or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary LVN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.

2.  Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs.  Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for  Healthcare Provider’s Program or American Red Cross) – please check all that apply:

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XBCLS/CPR
Must be current upon hire and thereafter
 
ACLS
If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire;

nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
 
PALS  or ENPC
If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire;

nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times

 
NRP
If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Deliver or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire,

nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
 
TNCC   or T-CAR

(TCAR only for ICCU not ED)
If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
 
CPI
If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;

or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times
 
SAMA
If required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation.
 

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