Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Pedi Administrative (San Antonio)

Description Summary : This position is responsible for providing care to assigned patients that meets their physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs. Functions as a contributing member of the health care team. Responsibilities :

• Assists the team leader in assessing the status of patients with simple health problems on admissions and on a continuing basis reporting changes in health status to the RN and / or Physician.
• Contributes information to the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care, under the direction of the RN and / or Physician and within the scope of practice, to meet the basic needs of assigned patients and families.
• Documents data for assessments, interventions and effectiveness of care provided in the patients' medical record. Findings are reported to the RN and / or Physician.
• Participates in patient education activities as directed by the RN and / or Physician.
• Assists in the preparation of the patient and family for discharge under the direction of the RN and / or Physician.
• Administers medications to assigned patients in accordance with clinical specific standards.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Identifies safety hazards and reports them.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements : Education
• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing Experience
• Experience in clinical setting preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
• Licensed as a LVN in Texas
• BLS Certification required Work Schedule : 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday Work Type : Full Time