Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) functions under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) assures provision of care to an assigned patient population, utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

KEY PERFORMANCE FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Demonstrates three service excellence competencies.

II. HOUSEWIDE REQUIREMENTS

Meets the organization's expectations regarding house-wide requirements.

III. PROVISION OF SERVICES

Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education. Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees. The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions. The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) will comply with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies. The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) will comply with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.

Develops, implements, and evaluates an age-appropriate plan of care utilizing the nursing process, clinical skills, and patient education. Maintains professional behavior when dealing with issues or conflicts, utilizing appropriate resources, as needed. Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, families, visitors, and employees. The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions. The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) will comply with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies. The LPN/LVN (IV CERT) will comply with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.

EEO Statement

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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Qualifications

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

1. Ability to read and write in English
2. Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others.
3. Ability to remain calm during stressful situations
4. Ability to respond to pages
5. Ability to comprehend and follow instructions
6. Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, pulling, and squatting
7. Ability to repeatedly twist, squat, and stoop
8. Exposure to infectious organisms, agents, and toxic chemicals
9. On call shift coverage as required by department.MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND WORK AIDS USED:
10.

1. Computer
2. Telephone
3. Calculator
4. Paging system
5. Facsimile machine
6. Invasive and non-invasive monitoring devices
7. Tractions
8. Restraints
9. IV regulatory devices
10. Others specific to area
11. EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
12.
1. An LVN currently licensed by the State of Texas
2. Completion of an IV Therapy Course
3. Possess current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire and maintain certification throughout employment
4. De-escalation class within 90 days of hire.