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The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician. The LVN effectively performs and assists with delegated procedures, implements physician's orders and records observations and evaluations of patient response in a timely and detail oriented manner. The LVN will be responsible for the following:Reinforces patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN and clearly documents patient response in patient record.
Accepts and documents verbal orders from the provider according to Baylor Scott & White Health Clinic guidelines.
Clearly communicates, verbally and in writing, patient care activities and patient condition to appropriate parties.
Provides appropriate assistance in emergency and stressful situations as needed.
Participates in education and performance improvement activities to improve and maintain personal and departmental qualifications and standards of performance.
Shares technical knowledge with staff/students in a supportive manner.
Fulfills continuing education, licensure and/or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications.Ideal LVN candidates will have excellent communication skills and a focus to deliver quality patient care.Location/Facility Temple, TX - Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine For more information on the facility, please click our Locations link.Specialty/Department/Practice Internal Medicine Shift/Schedule Full-time, includes evening shift - Work hours are Monday-Thursday 9:00 am - 8:00 pm with one hour dinner breakBenefits Our competitive benefits package includes:Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%Tuition ReimbursementPTO accrual beginning Day 1Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nations exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, its accepting a calling!Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational School of Nursing is required.Current LVN License required. Basic Life Support Certificate issued through American Heart Association required.One year work experience is preferred, but not required.As a health care system committed to improving the health of those we serve, we are asking our employees to model the same behaviors that we promote to our patients. As of January 1, 2012, Baylor Scott & White Health no longer hires individuals who use nicotine products.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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