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HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Skilled Nursing Unit
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A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$53,065 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Skilled Nursing Unit HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast - 3.5 Pasadena, TX Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Benefits Employee stock purchase plan Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Adoption assistance Family leave 401(k) matching Loan assistance Life insurance Qualifications No experience needed Mid-level Under 1 year Full Job Description Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) LPN-LVN Skilled Nursing? At HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years. Job Summary and Qualifications The Telemetry Tech monitors the ECG patterns of patients and facilitates the review and documentation of ECG strips. Evaluates ECG rhythms and notifies the RN of dangerous arrhythmias and/or other changes. Works collaboratively with hospital staff and other personnel in maintaining quality patient care in the clinical setting. Participates in performance improvement activities to improve patient safety and quality of care. Values each individual's unique and intrinsic worth when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and other customers. Promotes a supportive, team-work oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range plan, mission, vision and values of Bayshore Medical Center. What you will do in this role: Assists with the review and interpretation of ECG strips. Accurately documents the interpretation of ECG strips and places appropriate ECG strips in the medical record. Completes and demonstrates proficiency with unit based clinical and age-appropriate nursing competencies. Complies with applicable hospital policy/procedure. Educates staff and physicians on function and use of the telemetry monitoring system. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following: Diligently observes cardiac monitors for the presence of abnormal variations in heart rhythm. Ethics and Compliance. Accountable for behaviors relative to the values articulated in the Mission & Values Statement - "Will act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness in the way we conduct our business and the way we live our lives." Accountable for attending annual Code of Conduct training. Immediately reports life threatening arrhythmias to the RN and timely notifies RN of other changes in patient's cardiac rhythm. Participates in hospital performance improvement activities to improve safety and patient outcomes. Performs general maintenance of the telemetry system (cleans telemetry boxes & leads, checks function of the system, maintain supplies). Performs other duties as assigned or required. Promotes an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork by exhibiting professional behavior that demonstrates a commitment to the provision of quality patient care and support of a professional working environment. Respects the patient's privacy and maintains confidentiality of health care and other information. Respects the rights of patients to include their cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual values. Supports the vision, mission and values of the hospital. Utilizes appropriate infection control techniques and universal precautions as part of job duties.