Programmer / Information Services / FT / Day
UHS
Summary
The LVN functions under the supervision of the charge nurse or registered nurse delegating any tasks within the scope of practice for an LVN. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs, utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members.
Job description
Position Summary
The LVN functions under the supervision of the charge nurse or registered nurse delegating any tasks within the scope of practice for an LVN. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs, utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based on interpretation of health-related data.
- Collects data and information, recognizes changes in conditions and reports this to the RN or charge nurse.
- Participates in the nursing process by appraising the individual patient's status or situation at hand.
- Assesses risks to patient safety and implements the appropriate precautions.
- Complies with appropriate and approved standards as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.
- Complies with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors.
- Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.
- Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Board of Nursing.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date
- IV certification for acute care and ER/FED assignments (Med/Surg, Critical Care, Emergency Room/FED)
- Ability to read and write in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, and vendors
- Ability to remain calm under stress
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Bending, lifting (25 lb minimum), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) Matching
- Discounted Stock Plan
- Student Loan Refinancing
- Tuition Savings
- Pet Insurance
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.