Licensed Vocational Nurse - Med/Surg at Christus Health summary:
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct nursing care to patients in the Medical Surgical Telemetry Pediatrics unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role involves monitoring patients with a variety of medical conditions, assisting in patient data collection, and collaborating with healthcare teams for comprehensive patient care. This position requires critical thinking, nursing skills development, and a current Texas LVN license with CPR certification.
Description
Summary:
Provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed professional.
The Medical Surgical Telemetry Pediatrics department at Christus Spohn Alice has a daily average census of approximately 25 patients. We often see patients with CHF, Pneumonia, Skin Abscess, Chest Pain, COPD, Diabetes, Appendicitis, Cholecystectomy, EGD's, Colonoscopy, Pediatrics with Asthma, Bronchitis, Viral Syndrome, and Pneumonia. Our associates feel very proud to work in this department. Med Surg Tele Peds is a unit in which you can develop all of your nursing skills and train to float to other units if desired. MSP requires hard work and critical thinking skills due to range in age of patients and disease processes involved. We are a group of highly skilled nurses that are willing to teach and grow our own nurses to the fullest potential.
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Responsibilities:
Provides primary care to a designated group of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists in the collection of patient data used to determine nursing needs of the patient. Works with other disciplines to ensure a Collaborative approach to the care of the patient.
Requirements:
Education
- Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Experience
- Will accept a new graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current Texas State LVN license.
- CPR - (American Heart Association)
Work Schedule:
7AM - 7PM
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords:
Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Surgical Nursing, Pediatrics, Patient Care, Telemetry, CPR Certified, Texas LVN License, Nursing Skills, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Critical Thinking