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Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Orange Ob/Gyn

Orange, Texas, United States

New

Nursing & Care Management

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2503722

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a Licensed VocationalNurse programand licensure/permit as avocational nursein the state of Texas. No experiencerequired. Current BLSrequired.

Job Summary:

Toprovide direct nursingcare toan assignedgroup of patients andperformsnursing procedures within the scope of their education anddemonstratedabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Valid Texas Driver’s license andability to travel via automobile.

+ Two (2) years of experience in nursing, public Health, case management or infectious disease.

+ Two (2) years of experience in a medical clinical setting.

+ Vision and hearing screening certification CPR certified.

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and ability to use the Outlook, Word and Excel functions.

Job Duties:

+ Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.

+ Participates in assessing, planning,implementing,and evaluating the nursing care given

+ Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.

+ Uses the nursing plan of care in dailyassignments, able toreview, and,under supervision,modifythe plan of care.

+ Demonstrates ability toobserveand record the signs, symptoms, and behaviors including the physiologicalstatus ofpatients, presentsproposed revisionof interventions,and desiredoutcomes

+ Delivers the designatednursing interventions toassignedpatients thatare consistent with the stated medical plan of care.

+ Notifiesappropriatenursingandmedical staffof changesinpatient status;recognizes patientcare priorities, multidisciplinary treatment plans, and potential patient care crises.

+ Follows physician's orders in the delivery of nursing care.

+ Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

+ Safely and properly administers medications and treatments.

+ Executes written physician's orders for assigned patients.

+ Assembles equipment and supplies for various diagnostic or treatment procedures in the specialty service area; performs orassistsothers with procedures or treatments.

+ Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.

+ Documents nursing care in all assigned patient records.

+ Adheres to internal controlsestablishedfor department.

+ Performs related duties asrequired.

Knowledge/Skills:

+ Knowledge of professional Nursing theory and process, including cultural, social, and economic forces in family, community and group dynamics.

+ Knowledge of Texas State Board of Nursing Practice Rules and Regulations

+ Knowledge of Public Health Principles, practices, epidemiology, disease prevention and health promotion

+ Knowledge of clinic/office operations.

+ Skill in assessment of clients with complex health problems.

+ Skill in basic computer data input through database programs, word processing and internet.

+ Ability to maintain current CPR certification

+ Ability to perform basic nursing skills

+ Ability to interact and maintain effective working relationships and collaboration with public, local officials, physicians, and local agency personnel.

+ Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written format to individuals, groups and communities.

+ Ability to demonstrate independent judgment in appraising clinical situations and correctly interpret findings.

+ Ability to comprehend and implement program goals, policies, and procedures.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week.Travel requirements and possible working hours other than 8-5 are applicable and must be able to accommodate.

Salary Range:

Actual salarycommensuratewith experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation