Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg
Company: St. David's Georgetown Hospital
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Introduction Do you have the career
opportunities as a(an) Medical Surgical, Licensed Vocational Nurse
you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to
nurses like you --- at home, at work, and at every stage in your
career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David's
Georgetown Hospital which is a part of the nation---s leading
provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits We are
committed to providing benefits that matter to nurses. At St.
David's Georgetown Hospital our benefits package offers eligible
colleagues an attractive benefit package that includes medical,
wellbeing, dental and vision benefits along with some unique
benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and
Flexible Spending Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Leave 401K (100%
annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service) Academic
Assistance and Reimbursements for Tuition and Student Loans
Employee Discounts including Tickets, Retail, Mental Health Apps,
Education Apps, Identity Theft Protection etc. Home, Auto, and Pet
Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) Short Term & Long
Term Disability coverage Adoption Assistance Legal Benefits and
lots more Learn more about Employee Benefits Do you want to work
where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our
commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA
Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through
professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices
surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our
multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at
St. David's Georgetown Hospital Job Summary and Qualifications
Administers and monitors respiratory care treatments Administers
therapy according to established departmental policy Evaluates
patient within 2 hours of notification of respiratory therapy
orders and initiates as stated Instructs patient and family members
in proper methods of respiratory therapy At end of shift, assures
assigned areas are stocked as required Responds promptly to
treatment needs in Emergency Department Responds immediately to Dr.
Leo codes and correctly manages the airway and external
compressions Responds immediately to all emergent patient
situations including but not limited to Rapid Response, Stroke
Alert, Stemi Alert and Trauma Alert. Promptly sets up oxygen new
starts per department policy Follows established hospital and
departmental infection control policies Records pertinent
information in patient---s medical record Accurately documents all
respiratory care interventions during assigned shift Documents
patient and family education Maintains up-to-date departmental
records Enters charges per shift for services performed/provided
Provides oncoming shift with current and accurate patient report
Performs noninvasive diagnostic tests and monitoring Performs
arterial and venous blood gas sampling, analyses sample and
communicates ---critical--- values immediately per department
policy Performs beside spirometry and accurately records results
Performs peak flow, inspiratory and expiratory force, vital
capacity measurements and accurately records results Monitors pulse
oximetry, transcutaneous C02 and end-tidal C0P2 levels Performs
EKGs as ordered Performs cleaning, preventive maintenance and
calibration of RC equipment as required Cleans, assembles, verifies
function of ventilators and documents same prior to patient use
Cleans, calibrates and maintains PFT equipment per manufacturing
specifications and department policy. Perform arterial blood gas
instrumentation calibration and maintenance per CAP requirements
Calibrates and troubleshoots TCM and oxygen analyzers Functions as
respiratory care protocol assessor Assesses patient per
physician-approved criteria (RCP) within 1 hour of receipt of order
and documents same St. David---s Georgetown Hospital, which is part
of St. David---s HealthCare, is a 114-bed facility offering a range
of services, including a 24-hour emergency department with a level
IV trauma center; Certified Primary Stroke Center; inpatient and
outpatient surgery; advanced pulmonary intervention; critical care
capabilities; acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation;
orthopedics and joint replacement; and maternity and newborn
services with mother-baby couplet care close to home for Georgetown
families. In 2019, St. David---s Georgetown Hospital was named
among the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by IBM Watson Health (formerly
known as Truven) in conjunction with its parent campus, St.
David---s Medical Center, which made the list for the tenth
consecutive year. HCA Healthcare has been continually named a
World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA
Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery
of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated
expenses. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides
satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our
Medical Surgical LVN opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today We are an equal
opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran
status, or disability status. Experience -- Experience as a staff
nurse in an acute care setting required Education --Graduate from
an accredited nursing program with an Associate---s degree in
vocational nursing - or Actively pursuing a registered nursing
degree Required. License and Certifications --Currently licensed as
a Licensed Vocational Nurse nurse in the state(s) of practice
and/or has an active compact license, in accordance with law and
regulation. Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. David---s
Healthcare policy
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