LVN - Wound Care - PRN

Job: LVN 
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt  
Job Category: 3 Technicians 

Position Summary 
LVNs work under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians to provide basic bedside care to patients. They also assist in monitoring, observing, and communicating with patients and their families about medication, at-home care, and preventative lifestyle changes. 

Essential Functions 
-Planning and managing patient care according to each patient’s needs.
-Interviewing patients and recording their medical history.
-Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms. 
-Administering injections of medications.
-Verifying that patient charts are updated promptly and accurately.
-Observing and recording patients’ conditions and reactions to medications and treatments. 
-Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  

Work Experience 
-At least one year of experience in a clinical setting preferred. 

Education 
-Licensed Vocational Nurse, currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas required. 
-BLS (Basic Life Support) required upon hire date. 

Physical Demands and Work Environment 
Lifting/Carrying    Pushing/Pulling              
 Lbs.      % Time     Lbs.      % Time 
 1-10     34-66      1-10      34-66 
11-20     0-33     11-20      0-33  
21-50     0-33     21-50      0-33 
51-75     0-33     51-75      0-33 
76-100    0-33     76-100    0-33 

Movement                % Time 
Bend/Stoop/Twist              0-33 
Crouch/Squat                    0-33 
Kneel/Crawl                     0-33  
Reach Above Shoulder      0-33     
Reach Below Shoulder      0-33 
Repetitive Arm                 None 
Repetitive Hand               0-33 
Grasping                         0-33 
Squeezing                       0-33 
Climb Stairs                     0-33 
Walking Uneven               0-33 
Walking Even                   34-66 

Environment            % Time 
Indoors                      67-100 
Outdoors                0-33 
Extreme Heat          None  
Dusty                         None     
Excessive Noise       0-33 

Equipment               % Time 
Motor Vehicles        None 
Foot Pedals             None 
Extreme Heat          None  
Dusty                         None     
Excessive Noise       0-33 

Work near                 % Time 
Machinery              None 
Electricity                  None 
Sharps                      0-33 
Chemicals                  0-33 
Fumes                       0-33 
Heights                     None 

Vision         
Depth Perception        Required 
< 20"                        Required 
Color                         Not Required 
Peripheral                  Required 

Endurance       Hours at Once      Total in 12HR 
Sit                                     1                        3 
Stand                                 4                       4.5 
Walk                                  4                       4.5