Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician.

PERFORMS THE ACTIVITIES REQUIRED FOR THE DELIVERY OF PATIENT CARE.

*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.

*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 Scott and White Clinic guidelines.

*Establishes and maintains venous access and IV therapy in accordance with Scott & White policies and procedures.

*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.

*Willingly participates in performance improvement activities as they are available.

*Attends inservice education and staff meetings as required.

*Shares technical knowledge with staff/students in a supportive manner.

FULFILLS CONTINUING EDUCATION, LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS.

*Takes personal responsibility to understand, complete and maintain the professional and technical licensures/certifications required of the position and furnishes Scott & White with the necessary documentation to substantiate compliance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

*Current CPR certification

*Must be a graduate of an accredited Vocational School of Nursing.

*Must be registered as a Vocational Nurse or have temporary permit to practice as a Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.

*One to two years experience preferred.

Qualifications

Experience: One to two years experience preferred
Degree: H. S. Graduate/GED Equivalent
License/Certificate: Basic Cardiac Life Support / Licensed Vocational Nurse

Other Information

Department: Dermatology
Standard Hours Per Week: 40
Shift: 1