Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Full Time Evenings

Company: AdventHealth
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

Job Description Description Licensed Vocational Nurse AdventHealth San Marcos Care Center Location Address: 1900 Medical Parkway, San Marcos Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth San Marcos Care Center * AdventHealth Care Center's mission to "Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ" * The opportunity and encouragement to truly care for and love the patients/residents they serve * The opportunity to work with like-minded co-workers who believe and support the organization's mission * The patient-centric focus of meeting the needs of the patient/residents * Being part of a large healthcare organization where we can be "Greater as a Whole" Work Hours/Shift: Full-Time Evenings You Will Be Responsible For: * Provides nursing care within their scope of practice and in accordance with standards of care established by the facility. * Assists with the development and revision of nursing care plans under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. Manages/directs the plan of care by directly administering care or by directing and supervising nursing duties delegated to nursing assistants. * Checks and records vital signs on a regular basis following established policy or at own discretion if the need exists. * Assists with residents' comfort. * Maintains accurate and complete records of nursing care provided. * Reports significant observations to the nurse in charge/RN designee and physicians. * Reports pertinent changes in condition to the physician and the resident/health care decision maker. * Participates in purposeful daily rounds. * Prepares and administers medications after appropriate orientation and instruction. * Maintains accurate medication records and observes residents for signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions. * Administers special treatments, procedures, dressing changes, irrigations and other procedures requiring special techniques based on her/his nursing education and scope of practice. Qualifications What You Will Need: * Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing * Current Licensed Practical Nurse license in the state * Current Basic Life Support (CPR) certification Job Summary: The LPN helps to fulfill the care requirements of our residents. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the LPN will work within their entire scope of practice. He/she will be fully accountable for ensuring that competent care and safety are consistently delivered to all residents. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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