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Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse - Per Diem
Kindred Healthcare
Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse - Per Diem
Kindred Healthcare
| Interested in a career with Kindred Hospitals ' a place where you can put your heart into and make a real difference in our patient's lives. Come and grow your career with Kindred Hospitals, a division of Kindred Healthcare. Our culture of caring for our patients and residents begin with our core values ' our employees. We are committed to fostering professional growth and dedicated healthcare teams that make us the provider of choice. We embrace a diverse workforce and understand that hiring outstanding people is the key to providing quality care ' and quality care is what we do every day! Join us! Summary: Under direct supervision of Registered Nurse, t he Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN job provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. ' Under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, t he Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN c onsults with and keeps Registered Nurse informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient's condition with regard to assigned patients. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN p rovides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a dministers medication following the five rights of medication administration within scope of practice. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a ssists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of Registered Nurse. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a ssists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by the Registered Nurse. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN t reats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN i nteracts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN a ssists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients. ' The Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN i dentifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs. Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse, LPN, LVN, Nurse, Practical Nurse, Vocational Nurse, Hospital, Clinical Nurse, Medical, Long Term Acute Care, Transitional Care Hospitals, Healthcare Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses.
Licenses/Certification: Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License. BCLS Certification. Intravenous Blood Certification preferred.
Experience: Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.
If you are a current Kindred/RehabCare employee Click Here . Job : LPN/LVN Primary Location : TX-San Antonio-Kindred Hospital - San Antonio Organization : 4635 - Kindred Hospital - San Antonio
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Internal Number: 387408
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