Licensed Vocational Nurse - MedSurg nights
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY Provides direct and indirect patient care in the
medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, supervisor,
and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical
condition including results of diagnostic studies and
symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to
changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is
able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with
adequate supervision. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Ability to
perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments
as per policy. This includes: adults and general patient
population. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the
patient and family regarding pain management. Ability to revise
plan of care as indicated by the patient’s response to treatment
and evaluate overall plain daily for effectiveness. Ability to
perform waived testing (point-of-care testing, glucometers) per
Clinical Laboratory’s and the resident care unit’s policies and
procedures. Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take
appropriate action on waived test results. Performs patient care
responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care
of patient’s age. Knowledge of medications and their correct
administration based on age of the patient and their clinical
condition. Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the
potential for medication errors. Reinforces a teaching plan based
upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of
learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and
performs services requiring technical and manual skills.
Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to
level licensure. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth
and development over the life span and the skill necessary to
provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able
to interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify
each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the
patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an
environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Supports a culture of
quality and safety. Consults other departments as appropriate to
provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient’s needs.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse
Director/Supervisor, co-workers and physicians. Identifies and
addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates
with Case Management regarding both in hospital and post discharge
needs. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Manages
and operates equipment safely and correctly. Coordinates and
supervises patient care as necessary. Performs other related duties
as assigned or requested. BASIC SKILLS Basic computer skills
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current LVN license in the State of Texas Current BLS Certification
IV competency certified ACLS Certification within 90 days LANGUAGE
SKILLS Strong written and verbal communication skills Additional
languages a plus PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to lift 50 lbs alone
and 150 lbs with assistance May be required to assist with patients
or equipment up to 500 lbs. Ability to push, pull, lift, bend,
kneel twist and reach above shoulder level.
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