Job Information
ALWAYS CARING HEALTH CARE Licensed Vocational Nurse in EL PASO, Texas
EXPERIENCE: 1 year field experience
EDUCATION: Licensed in the State of Texas Vocational Nurse
LANGUAGE: Bilingual (English and Spanish) in order to speak with patients
DRIVER'S LICENSE: Standard DL to make home visits to patients per company policy.
REQUIREMENTS:
-Must submit to Pre Employment background check
-Must pass a Pre - Employment drug screen
DUTIES:
-Works under direct supervision using the Nurse Practice Act, Policies and Procedures and nursing judgment.
-Delivers nursing care to patients.
-Assesses patients and makes observations and reports pertinent information related to the care of the patient.
- Implements the patient/ plan of care and evaluates the patient response.
-Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements.
-Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up, maintenance and use, i.e. monitors, infusion devices, drain devices, etc.
-Maintains confidentiality and patient rights regarding all patient/personnel information.
-Provides patient/family/caregiver education as directed.
-Conducts self in a professional manner
-Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as scheduled.
-Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. CPR, protects patients from injury).
To be discussed at interview.
