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LPN Job in San Antonio, Texas

Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Pedi ENT Audiology

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:LPN

Location:San Antonio, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing care to assigned patients that meets their physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs. Functions as a contributing member of the health care team.


Responsibilities:

  • Assists the team leader in assessing the status of patients with simple health problems on admissions and on a continuing basis reporting changes in health status to the RN and / or Physician.
  • Contributes information to the plan of care.
  • Implements the plan of care, under the direction of the RN and / or Physician and within the scope of practice, to meet the basic needs of assigned patients and families.
  • Documents data for assessments, interventions and effectiveness of care provided in the patients medical record. Findings are reported to the RN and / or Physician.
  • Participates in patient education activities as directed by the RN and / or Physician.
  • Assists in the preparation of the patient and family for discharge under the direction of the RN and / or Physician.
  • Administers medications to assigned patients in accordance with clinical specific standards.
  • Responds to emergencies.
  • Identifies safety hazards and reports them.
  • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.
  • Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
  • Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education

  • High School Diploma or GED Required Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing

Experience

  • Experience in clinical setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Licensed as a LVN in Texas 
  • BLS Certification required

Work Type:

Full Time


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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.