About the role
Job Summary
Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas.
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
- Administers and documents medication administration in accordance with hospital policies; Demonstrates knowledge of medications administered to include normal dosages, side effects and expected out comes.
- Ability to identify emergency situations; uses sound judgement in responding to emergencies in a calm and efficient manner; verifies sponge, needles and instruments before closure of incision.
- Adheres to Standards and recommended practices for specific nursing service area(s). Provides a safe supportive environment for surgical/procedural patients and expected practice behaviors based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation of nursing interventions and evaluation.
- Attends meetings and in-services as assigned; follows work schedules and demonstrates good attendance; works independently, uses time effectively and completes work by assigned deadlines; performs other duties as needed to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
- Coordinates daily activities and work assignments to best meet the patient's needs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- Required
- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited nursing program
- Preferred
- Associate’s degree in Nursing
Experience:
- Preferred
- Two or more years of experience in Nursing
Certification/Licensure:
- Required
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
- Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date
Location: Shannon Health · SURGERY BIG SPRING
Schedule: Full Time
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