LVN Rheumatology Temple Center for Diagnostic Med (Relo - TX - Sign On Bonus)

Company: Baylor Scott
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician.-- The LVN effectively performs and assists with delegated procedures, implements physician's orders and records observations and evaluations of patient response in a timely and detail oriented manner. The LVN will be responsible for the following:-------------- Reinforces patient/family teaching as delegated by the RN and clearly documents patient response in patient record. -------------- Accepts and documents verbal orders from the provider according to Baylor Scott & White Health Clinic guidelines.-------------- Clearly communicates, verbally and in writing, patient care activities and patient condition to appropriate parties.-------------- Provides appropriate assistance in emergency and stressful situations as needed.-------------- Participates in education and performance improvement activities to improve and maintain personal and departmental qualifications and standards of performance. -------------- Shares technical knowledge with staff/students in a supportive manner.-------------- Fulfills continuing education, licensure and/or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications.--Ideal LVN candidates will have excellent communication skills and a focus to deliver quality patient care.---------- Location/Facility ------ Temple, TX - Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine--For more information on the facility, please click our Locations link.-------- Specialty/Department/Practice ------ Rheumatology---------- Shift/Schedule ------ Full-time, day shift---------- Benefits ------ Our competitive benefits package includes*:-------- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits-------- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%-------- Tuition Reimbursement-------- PTO accrual beginning Day 1*Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.--Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) --is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States.-- With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation------s exemplary health care organizations.-- Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it------s accepting a calling!-------- Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational School of Nursing is required.-------- Current LVN License required. -------- Basic Life Support Certificate issued through American Heart Association required.-------- One year work experience is preferred, but not required.

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