Smith County Jail - LVN Full Time

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for assisting and collaborating in the delivery of nursing care consistent with the multidisciplinary recovery plan for individualized client needs. Participates in gathering assessment data and jointly planning patient care within the scope of practice of an LVN. Provides care to meet the physical and emotional needs of the patient, carrying out the physician's orders in a manner that ensures quality and patient safety.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:

·         Observes, assesses, plans, intervenes, and evaluates outcomes and documents all aspects of patient care to assist in providing quality services.

·         Possesses a unique knowledge regarding the patient population to be served.

·         Collect and document the patient’s current health status and medical history.  Complete and/or review Admission Data Record as defined by policy.  Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient’s status and respond appropriately.

·         Perform direct patient care, utilizing established procedures, policies, and standards.

·         Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients; administers medications and treatments and delivers population specific competent nursing care.

·         Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record.

·         Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of patient’s care.

·         Accurately transcribe physician orders according to policy and procedure.

·         Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information at all times.

·         Understands that duties, location of work and shift/pattern are subject to change as determined by administration to meet the needs of the unit.

·         Other duties as assigned.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Ability to operate standard office equipment and medical equipment such as I.V. pumps, portable oxygen, fluids, etc.

Qualifications

 

Required Education / Experience:

·         Completion of an approved Certificate LVN Nursing program.

·         1 year experience as an LVN in a clinic setting preferred.

Required Licenses/ Certification:

·         Maintain current LVN license to practice in the state of Texas.

·         Must be able to obtain and maintain current BLS certification.

Working Environment:

This position is in a jail/correctional facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Rotating shifts, including holidays, may be required.