Baylor Scott & White Health - Belton, TX
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Belton, TX
Hospitals
About the position
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Baylor Scott & White Health, you will play a vital role in providing care for medically complex patients in a Long Term Acute Care setting. This full-time position involves evaluating patients, participating in care planning, and ensuring high-quality patient care in accordance with Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and the ability to create a supportive and therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough assessments using clinical reasoning and best practices following the LVN Scope of Practice.
- Assist the Registered Nurse in creating care plans and setting goals based on assessment findings.
- Participate in evaluating nursing practice effectiveness and quality by reviewing specific indicators in nursing.
- Create a caring, safe, healing, supportive, therapeutic environment for patients.
- Manage pain, promote comfort, and minimize suffering for patients.
- Facilitate education for patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
- Work collaboratively with team members to implement care plans under RN/provider direction.
- Employ strategies and utilize available resources to solve problems for patients and their families.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- One year of LVN experience required
- Vocational Nursing Practitioner's License
- Basic Life Support certification (can be acquired within the first 30 days after joining)
- Thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures
- Familiarity with medical terms, health promotion methods, and disease prevention practices
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Superb interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse range of people
- Ability to think critically and solve problems effectively
- Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and electronic medical record maintenance.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a Long Term Acute Care setting
- Knowledge of rules and regulations established by certifying bodies affecting nursing care delivery.
Benefits
- Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits
- Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5%
- Debt-free tuition assistance for no-cost and low-cost degrees and certificates
- Immediate access to time off benefits
