Licensed Vocational Nurse - FT - Days - Breast Imaging Ctr Mob

DHR Health - US:TX:McAllen - DaysSummary:POSITION SUMMARY:Assists the registered nurse in the provision of nursing care to patients in Radiology by performing routine and delegated duties. Responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for departmental specific patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes. Supports the organization vision and mission. Utilizes knowledge of patient's age and cultural diversity into the provision of patient care. Contributes to the provision of quality nursing care through performance improvement techniques that demonstrate positive outcomes in patient care.POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:• Graduate of accredited school of vocational nursing required.• Current licensed vocational nursing license in the State of Texas.• Current BLS certification required.• ACLS required after (6) months of hire• PALS certification preferred.• Willingness to be crossed trained to other areas.• Organizational skills are necessary.• Good written and verbal communication skills required.• Ability to read, write and speak English• Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and families in an effective manner.• Exhibits tact, enthusiasm and patience.• Must be sensitive to cultural issues.JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:Six (6) months - One (1) year continuous hospital experience as a LVN is strongly preferred.Experience in Radiology preferred.Essential technical/Motor skills: Able to adjust and/or troubleshoot monitoring equipment and computer equipment.Able to demonstrate high degree of competency and experience with nursing procedures.Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow established procedures.Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.Requires working with frequent interruptions.Must project a professional image.Exhibits tact, enthusiasm, and patience.Must have excellent customer service skills.High degree of competency/experience in general.Requires good communication and organizational skills.Responsibilities:POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practicesSupports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization.Performs according to approved policies and procedures.Participates as a team member in support of the designated unit.Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.Contributes to the progress and development of the organization's adopted Quality Management Program.Performs according to established continuous quality improvement policies and procedures.Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and employee safety.Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.Successfully contributes to the quality management process and identifies role/contributions upon supervisor's request.Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.Interactions are respectful and courteous.Communicates effectively and professionally.Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.Seeks new learning experiences by accepting challenging opportunities and responsibilities.Objectively evaluates suggestions and criticism and attempts to improve performance or seeks further guidance, as needed.Adheres to safety policies and procedures in performing job duties and responsibilities.Adapts to the needs of the unit by demonstrating flexibility/adaptability.Makes rounds on assigned patients and prioritizes patient's needs.Maintains a safe and clean environment for patients and co-workers.Provides and receives reports in a status of patients at the change of shifts.Assists the registered nurse and physician in providing care to patient.Collaborates with registered nurse in assessing the patient's physical and emotional status.Implements and documents departmental regimen of care according to policies and procedures.Recognizes patient's need for support, answers questions appropriately and provides for privacy and confidentiality.Admits patient to designated departmental area according to established guidelines.Implements appropriate nursing activities to provide safe and individualized nursing care.Evaluates effectiveness of nursing care by documenting patient's responses to interventions.Assists in explaining the physician's postoperative instructions to patient and/or family.Conveys ideas, concepts and facts related to patient care in a logical, concise manner.Assists with discharge activities according to policies and procedures.Documents records and other forms accurately and according to policies and procedures.Applies technical and specialized skills relevant to departmental nursing.Performs nursing functions under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (e.g. monitors vital signs, maintains or improves respiratory function, performs catheterizations, etc.).Administers prescribed medications and performs treatments according to the State of Texas' definition of Licensed Vocational Nurse practice.Observes safety measures in patient care activities.Prepares equipment/supplies needed for care of patients and for performing diagnostic tests.Performs with competence in emergency situations.Recognizes personal limitations and obtains assistance in patient care from registered nurse.Displays knowledge of the requirements for instruments, supplies and equipment maintenance.Informs the charge nurse of any anticipated and/or actual issues/problems.Builds a positive work environment by guiding employees to support the mission of the hospital, providing developmental opportunities and encouraging teamwork.Ensures the distribution and delivery of equipment/supplies as necessary.Demonstrates problem solving skills through knowledge, research, and practice.Displays knowledge of the requirements for instruments, supplies and equipment maintenance.Cleans instruments properly after use and observes policy and procedure for care and handling.Observes and reports need to replenish or revise supply inventories.All other duties as assigned.CONTINUING EDUCATION:• Maintain Continuing Education Requirements according to the Texas Board of Nursing.Other information:LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:(Chain-of-command)1. Radiology Nurse Manager → 2. Radiology Supervisor → 3. Assistant Director of Radiology →4. Director of Radiology → 5. Vice President of Imaging Services → 6. Assistant Chief Nurse Officer 7. Chief Nurse OfficerCUSTOMER SERVICE:Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.AGE SPECIFIC:Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirement relative to his or her age.AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA):A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:• Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.• Yes• Kneeling• Yes• Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.• Yes• Walking• Yes• Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.• Yes• Standing/Squatting• Yes• Straight pulling• Yes• Sitting• Yes• Pulling hand over hand• Yes• Pushing• Yes• Repeated bending• Yes• Stooping/Bending• Yes• Reaching above shoulder• Yes• Climbing Stairs• Yes• Simple grasping• Yes• Climbing Ladders• No• Dual simultaneous grasping• Yes• Depth Perceptions needed• Yes• Ability to see• Yes• Identify Colors• Yes• Operating office equipment• Yes• Twisting• Yes• Operating mechanical equipment• Yes• Crawling• No• Ability to read and write• Yes• Ability to Count• Yes• Ability to hear verbal communication without aid• Yes• Operating Personal Vehicle• Yes• Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication• Yes• Other: Ability to deal with stress• Yes• OSHA Category• III•• B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.D. Aptitudes: HIGH 1 2 3 4 5 6 LOWIntelligence: General learning ability: The ability to "catch on" or understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments. 3Verbal: Ability to understand meanings of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately. 2Spatial: Ability to comprehend forms in space and understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently described as the ability to "visualize" objects or two or three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2Form Perception: Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3Clerical Perception: Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computation. 2Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and quickly. 3Finger Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3Manual Dexterity: Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3Eye-Hand-Foot Coordination: Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3Color Discrimination: Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color adequately. 3I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.Employee Signature: Date: