Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse

Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse today with St. David's North Austin Medical Center.

Benefits

St. David's North Austin Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Come join our team as a(an) Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Medical Surgical Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse, Responsible for providing nursing care to patients with minor to major illnesses or injuries As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, you will participate in providing patient specific care standards as directed and follow service excellence standards to ensure high levels of patient satisfaction.

You will participate in implementation of nursing care plans by performing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of the licensed nurse.

You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data, vital signs, height and weight, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood glucose levels, intake and output and calorie counts.

You will assist with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients. You will assist with use of walkers, crutches, canes and wheelchairs. You will transfer patients to and from other units, departments or entities. You will assist with discharge and demonstrate proper body mechanics.

You will provide or assist with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices.

You will assist patients of daily living to include eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming and elimination. You will change bed linens as needed.

You will assist in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment. You will identify malfunctioning equipment and initiate repairs.

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services. In collaboration with the RN and other members of the care team, the LPN/LVN provides individualized, comprehensive care consistent with the scope and standards of the specialty.

What qualifications you will need:

Experience

At least 2 years of LVN experience

Experience as a staff nurse in an acute care setting

Education

Graduated from an approved school of vocational nursing

License and Certifications

Current State of Texas LVN license or Compact Registered Nursing License (if Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire)

Basic Life Support (BLS) required as per St. Davids Healthcare policy

St. Davids North Austin Medical Center is a multi-specialty hospital in Texas with
more than 360 beds. The facility is home to St. Davids Childrens Hospital, St. Davids Womens
Center of Texas featuring a Level III NICU, a Kidney Transplant Center, and the Texas Institute for Robotic Surgery. Additional services
offered at this medical center include 24-hour emergency care, heart and vascular care, neurology and
neurosurgery, rehabilitation services, and inpatient and outpatient surgery.

St. Davids North Austin Medical Center is part of St. Davids HealthCare, which is one
of the largest healthcare systems in Texas and the third-largest employer in the Austin area. St.
Davids HealthCare was formed through a unique partnership between HCA Healthcare and two
local non-profits St. Davids Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the
delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

'The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Float Pool Licensed Vocational Nurse 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.