Job Description:
Psychiatric nursing allows you to take your nursing skills to another level..............join a team of professionals.
The LVN works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. Responsibilities include: medication transcription and administration; pperformance of focused nursing assessment for the basic care, treatment, and general welfare of patients; patient documentation; observing and reporting significant observations related to patient's mental/physical condition; providing basic patient/family education; implementing a basic nursing care plan; supporting hospital safety, risk management, and infection control programs; and management of the unit in the absence of the RN.
The LVN transcribes physician's orders; prepares, and administers medications based on developmental and age specific population needs according to acceptable standards, hospital policies and procedures, and within the parameters of their educational preparation. Performs focused nursing assessment for the basic care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. This may include assisting with sick call, medical emergencies, providing/monitoring treatments and procedures, performing screening tests, collecting specimens for laboratory examination, scheduling appointments/consultations etc. Documents basic information concerning patient behavior, medication administration, treatments, physical condition, changes in mental/physical condition, education provided, etc. according to hospital policy and procedures. Observes and reports significant observations related to patient's mental/physical condition to the supervising RN and/or other team members as appropriate to promote quality patient care. Provides basic patient/family education, to individuals or groups as appropriate to increase patient knowledge of medications, health/hygiene skills, and disease management/prevention etc. to promote independent living skills. Serves as an effective member of the treatment team, implements basic nursing care plan, engages patients in therapeutic interactions, and supports unit milieu/programs to assist patients in meeting individual goals. Demonstrates a commitment to a culture that reduces risk to both patients and staff through support of the hospital's safety and risk management plans, infection control programs, and restraint and seclusion reduction strategies. Assumes responsibility for patient care and management of the unit in the absence of the RN.
Registration or Licensure Requirement:
Graduation from an accredited LVN program with a valid permit to practice in the State of Texas while awaiting licensure.
OR
Licensed as a LVN in the state of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact as described in Art. 4528b of the Nurse Practice Act.
Additional Information:
3-11 and 11-7 Shifts - 15% shift differential pay.
Three-week orientation.
Criminal history checks and drug screen required.
Smokefree facility
Posting Salary:
$2,309.22 - $2,552.85
