ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Webster, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 36 hours per week
- Employment Type: Staff
Description
ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.
As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.
Summary
Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse/LPN/LVN job provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures.
Essential Functions
- Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse/LPN/LVN administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN consults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients.
- The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.
QualificationsEducation:
- Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses.
Licenses/Certification:
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
- BCLS Certification.
- Intravenous Blood Certification preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.
ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals Job ID #512366. Posted job title: Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse - HD
About ScionHealth - Kindred Cornerstone & Solara Hospitals
Defined by its team of approximately 22,000 talented, heroic caregivers, ScionHealth strives to provide quality-driven, patient-centered acute and post-acute hospital solutions in communities across the country.The health system is focused on driving innovation and investing in people and technology to deliver compassionate patient care and excellent health outcomes in ways that lift a community and improve health equity. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, ScionHealth operates 79 hospital campuses in 25 states - 61 long-term acute care hospitals, and 18 community hospital campuses and associated health systems.ScionHealth launched in December 2021 following a transaction between leading healthcare companies LifePoint Health and Kindred Healthcare, with talent and resources from both companies combining to form an organization devoted to providing great care to tens of thousands of patients annually.For years, the hospitals now operated by ScionHealth have been vital to the communities they serve as medical providers, as supportive employers, and as inclusive partners in giving back. ScionHealth is proud to inherit this role and find innovative ways to grow and evolve for years to come.