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Lic Voc Nurse Med Surg in Ennis, TX at Ennis Regional Medical Center
Date Posted: 11/30/2020
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- Employee Type:
Day shift, 10+ hr/shift, rotate weekends - Location:
Ennis, TX - Job Type:
Health Care
About Us
Ennis Regional Medical Center is a 60-bed acute-care facility. The hospital is Joint Commission accredited and offers an extensive list of services: 24-hr. Emergency Care, ICU, Obstetrics, Radiography, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, Bone Densitometry, Mammography, Orthopedic Surgery, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Laboratory, Nutrition Counseling, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Respiratory Therapy Pharmacy and ongoing community education. For more information please visit: https://www.ennisregional.com/
Job Description
Ennis Regional Medical Center
Responsible for utilizing the nursing process to provide direct and indirect patient care in an acute care setting. Appropriately communicates changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to a treatment. Works under the direction of the RN.
Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication.
Documents patient care given.
Assists RN with development of plan of care.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
Follows the five medication rights to reduce the potential for medication error.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent Required
Graduate of an Accredited Vocational Nursing program
One year acute care experience preferred
Pediatric experience preferred
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Exhibits knowledge of the proper use of Language Line
Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse or Graduate Vocational Nurse permit
BLS required
ACLS required within 6 months of hire
PALS preferred
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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