Acute Care Nursing Specialist

6 days ago


Sugar Land, Texas, United States ScionHealth Full time

Company Overview

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence, demonstrating the adherence of employees to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

About Our Specialty Hospitals

We offer critical care services for an extended recovery period, similar to those received in traditional hospitals or intensive care units. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill, and medically complex patients.

Job Summary

This Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse/LPN/LVN position provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients, adhering to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures under direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administers medication, performs treatments, and patient care responsibilities as prescribed by a Registered Nurse.
  • Consults with and keeps Registered Nurses informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in patients' conditions.
  • Provides pain management techniques and educates patients and families regarding pain management.
  • Administers medication following the five rights of medication administration within the scope of practice.
  • Assists with rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under Registered Nurse supervision.
  • Assists physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, performing services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by Registered Nurses.
  • Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity, identifying and addressing psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs.
  • Interacts professionally with patients/families, involving them in the formation of the plan of care.
  • Assists with admitting, discharging, and transferring patients.
  • Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and families, communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post-discharge needs.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses.
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse License.
  • BCLS Certification.
  • Intravenous Blood Certification preferred.
  • Minimum six months prior experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Compensation

The estimated salary for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year, based on location and experience.


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