LVN Complex Acute Care Day Shift (Relo - TX - Sign On Bonus)

Company: Baylor Scott
Location: Bossier City
Posted on: February 6, 2020

Job Description:

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care hospital

Medically complex patients in critical care, acute care and skilled nursing setting

Cross train opportunity in all levels and areas

Full Time position / 12 hour shifts / day shift currently available

Continuing Care Hospital is a 58 bed facility providing long term acute care.

Average patient stay is 25 days and 75% return to their home setting.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) performs assigned nursing duties, including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care, under the direct supervision of an RN/Physician. The LVN 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. The LVN will be responsible for the following:

------ 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 Baylor Scott & White Health Clinic guidelines.

------ 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.

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

------ Fulfills continuing education, licensure and/or certification requirements to maintain required qualifications.

Ideal LVN candidates will have excellent communication skills and a focus to deliver quality patient care.

------ Location/Facility ------Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital

For more information on the facility, please click our Locations link.

------ Specialty/Department/Practice ------ Long Term Acute Care

------ Shift/Schedule ------ Full Time Day shift 7a-7p

------ Benefits ------ Our competitive benefits package includes*:

------ Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

------ 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

------ Tuition Reimbursement

------ PTO accrual beginning Day 1

* Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) is the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States. With a commitment to and a track record of innovation, collaboration, integrity and compassion for the patient, BSWH stands to be one of the nation------s exemplary health care organizations. Our mission is to serve all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research as a Christian ministry of healing. Joining our team is not just accepting a job, it------s accepting a calling!

------ Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational School of Nursing is required.

------ Current LVN License required.

------ Basic Life Support Certificate required.

------ One year work experience is preferred, but not required.

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