About this role
Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Luke's Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Saint Luke's Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
This position may qualify for a sign on bonus
Under a Registered Nurse’s supervision, provides nursing care for a group of patients, based on matching the patients’ needs with the LVN’s competencies. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
- Provides nursing care using the nursing process under the direction of the Registered Nurse; fulfills role within defined role expectation of Board of Nursing and BHS
- Reports pertinent patient information to Nurse(s) and documents according to established guidelines
- Implements plan of care by providing and evaluating individualized nursing care
- Provides for the physical comfort and safety of patients, visitors, and members of the health care team including infection control and handling of hazardous materials
- Documents all plans and care provided
- Prioritizes and sequences work activities and delivery of nursing care to patients that ensures the patient’s comfort, safety and progress toward established goals
- Calculates accurately and administers safely medication within scope of practice
- Coordinates and collaborates with multidisciplinary team members in the planning and management of patient care
- Participates in discharge planning; provides instruction to patient/family
- Maintains and promotes professional standards and development by participating in inservices, committees, and staff meetings.
- Demonstrates commitment to Performance Improvement
- Serves as a role model for compassionate care and service excellence
- Recognizes and reports changes in patient condition
- Manages patient hand-offs at shift change and between department and facilities; utilizes documentation tools for hand-offs as required
- Facilitates patient movement within the department and through the facility, proactively supporting timely admissions, discharges and transfers
- Provides every patient the defined standard of care
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Addresses patient population-specific needs
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities
MINIMUM EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
PREFERRED EDUCATION
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
LVN in an acute care setting.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
Possession of current Texas State License for Licensed Vocational Nurse
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR)
- Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- AHA PALS must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (EMERGENCY ROOM)
- S.T.A.B.L.E. – Level 2 Nursery-Must provide proof of prior completion or obtain within 6 months of hire or transfer date into unit (Renewal is not required).
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention must be completed within 60 days of hire or transfer into role (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH and EMERGENCY ROOM)