Licensed Vocational Nurse - ECC Emergency Care - PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Monticello
Posted on: March 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Summary:The Licensed Vocational Nurse assists the
Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care. Under the
supervision of the Registered Nurse, they are responsible for
administering direct patient care, treatments as ordered by the
physician and administering medications as outlined by hospital
policy and procedure.Responsibilities:Appraises client's status and
situation at hand contributing to comprehensive assessment by the
RN. Supports ongoing data collection. Participates in the planning
of nursing care needs and implementation of an individualized plan
of care. Implements appropriate aspects of care within LVN scope of
practice including laws that are applicable to the LVN practice
setting. Reinforces teaching plan for patients with common health
problem and well defined learning needs. Completes assignments in
an organized, effective, and efficient manner. Provides direct
basic care to assigned patients. Responds to patient/family needs
and question in a timely and appropriate manner. Keeps
patients/family informed prior to, during, and after
treatments/procedures are performed. Uses supplies and equipment
appropriately; documents use in the medical record and records
charges appropriately. Complies with time keeping system. Prompt in
reporting for duty. Accrues no unexcused absences, and no more than
three unscheduled absences. Follows nursing policy and procedures
in accurate administration of medication, IV therapy, and blood
therapy. Recognizes and responds to overt medication reactions.
Reports errors to the RN promptly. Shares information accurately
with supervising RN in timely manner. Patient care reflects
identification of normal and abnormal signs and symptoms in the
patient's physiological status. Patient care identifies
psychosocial needs of the patient and family. Normal/abnormal data
is reported to the RN in a clear, concise, organized, and in a
timely manner. Documents observations, treatments, nursing
intervention, and patient response in the patient record. Follows
hospital and/or unit policy for dress and personal hygiene. Follows
necessary safety precautions, hospital policies, and departmental
policies. Completes infection control, safety, and other assigned
education. Follows hospital policies and/or departmental rules.
Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines related to the Health
Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to
prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health
Information (PHI). Associate timely completes all required
educational assignments. Seeks out new learning experiences.
Identifies strengths as well as areas where development would be
beneficial. Establishes goals with guidance. Contributes to an
environment that is conducive to the clinical education of nursing
students, other health care students and practice setting. Shares
information, explains nursing interventions and/or demonstrates
hospital procedures. Participates in unit quality improvement.
Assists with monitoring. Reports problems that interfere with
effective functioning of unit to manager/charge nurse. Participates
in 80% of prescribed in-service programs and departmental meetings.
When unable to attend (20% max) follows up to obtain information
discussed.Requirements:Education/SkillsGraduate of a State Board
accredited Vocational School of Nursing or equivalentExperienceSix
(6) months experience preferredLicenses, Registrations, or
CertificationsCurrent license or permit to practice professional
nursing in the State of Texas AHA BLS – within two (2) weeks of
employment AHA ACLS Certification– within eight (8) weeks of
employmentWork Schedule:11AM - 11PMWork Type:Per Diem As Needed
Keywords: Christus Health, Columbus , Licensed Vocational Nurse - ECC Emergency Care - PRN, Healthcare , Monticello, Georgia
