LVN - Long Term Acute Care
\nFulltime Day Shift 7a-7p
\nContinuing Care Hospital provides care for medically complex patients in critical care, acute care and skilled care areas.
\nAverage patient stay is 25 days
\nOur facility cares for Medically Complex patients that require special and extended care
\nGreat opportunity to learn and enhance nursing skills!
\nTuition Assistance
\nAbout Us
\nHere at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
\nOur Core Values are:
\n\nWe serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.\nWe never settle by constantly striving for better.\nWe are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.\nWe make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.\n\nBenefits
\nOur competitive benefits package empowers you to live well and provides:
\n\nEligibility on day 1 for all benefits\nDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%\nDebt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more\nImmediate access to time off benefits\n\nAt Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority.
\nNote: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level
\nJob Summary
\nAs a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you play a crucial role in a healthcare team. You evaluate patients, provide care, and participate in care planning, intervention, and evaluation. Focus on precision, vigilance, and patient care. Note and report any changes in patients' conditions to your Registered Nurse supervisor. Follow Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations.
\nEssential Functions of the Role
\n\nConduct thorough assessments using clinical reasoning and best practices following the LN Scope of Practice. Your findings will help the Registered Nurse create care plans and set goals.\nParticipate in evaluating nursing practice effectiveness and quality, by reviewing and examining specific indicators in nursing.\nCreate a caring, safe, healing, supportive, therapeutic environment.\nManage pain, promote comfort, minimize suffering.\nFacilitate education for patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members, as well as the community.\nWork with others to implement a care plan under RN/provider direction, including team members and community.\nEmploy strategies and utilize available resources to solve problems for patients, their families, and staff.\n\nKey Success Factors
\n\nA thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.\nKnowledge of rules and regulations established by certifying bodies affects nursing care delivery in the field.\nFamiliarity with medical terms, health promotion methods, risk reduction techniques, disease prevention and management practices, medications and their potential effects.\nExcellent communication skills, enabling the clear expression of thoughts both orally and in writing.\nSuperb interpersonal skills to foster interactions with a diverse range of people.\nAbility to think critically and solve problems effectively.\nCapacity to identify and communicate any changes in a patient's medical condition to other nurses and healthcare providers.\nThe ability to offer good care to patients of all ages, while honoring each person's unique experiences.\nBasic computer literacy, encompassing Microsoft Office, information security protocols, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical record maintenance, and email usage.\n\nBelonging Statement
\nWe believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED EquivalentYour field of study should be NursingYou need less than a year of experience in a similar roleYou must hold a Vocational Nursing Practitioner's LicenseBasic Life Support certification is essential. However, it can be acquired within your first 30 days after joining us