Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN/LPN FT Nights

Company: Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals
Location: West Monroe
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

About UsCornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to our patients, residents and their families.Our employees make a difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients and residents.Responsibilities:The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs.

• Working under the supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse, provides care, as delegated by the RN, consistent with established hospital and nursing standards,
• Responsible for reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients.
• Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
• Perform additional duties assigned.Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to project a professional image.
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
  • Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
  • Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input).
  • Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
  • Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
  • A minimum of two (2) years experience in an ICU environment is preferred for HOU/ICU LVN/LPN.
  • Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.Education and/or Experience:
    • Minimum requirements are a Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing with current state license in good standing.
    • Additional documented training required to work in WC.
    • Must maintain current BLS certification throughout employment.
    • Two or more years of acute care or rehabilitation experience as a LVN/LPN is preferred.
    • If working in ICU, must have current ACLS throughout employment.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
      • Current state license to practice as an LVN.
      • Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment.
      • ACLS certification preferred within one year of employment or as available courses allow.
      • IND4

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