• Licensed Vocational Nurse Telemetry Nights

    HCA HealthcareSan Antonio, TX 78233

    Job #2632411251

  • 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) Licensed Vocational Nurse Telemetry today with Methodist Hospital Northeast.

    Benefits

    Methodist Hospital Northeast, 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) Licensed Vocational Nurse Telemetry. 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

    LVN FT Nights Cardiovascular Telemetry Services 7p-7a Rotating Weekends

    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.

    Scope for Cardiovascular Telemetry Services:

    Primary admitting diagnosis is "cardiac" : New onset CHF, CHF exacerbation, AFIB RVR, New Onset arrhythmias, Chest pain, Angina, PPM placement, PPM firing, PCI, STEMI, NSTEMI, Hemodynamically stable pericardial effusions. Goal of unit is to have all Heart Failure, and PCI patients targeted to CVTS to provide consistent patient care and improve outcomes with consistent process implementation.

    Drips : ( All cardiac drips must be ordered at set rate) : Amiodarone protocol, Bumex, Lasix, Heparin, Cardizem, Angiomax, Nitroglycerin, Cardene, Dobutamine. Patients must not have labile blood pressures while on cardiac drips. Should patient require titration of drips, level of care will be escalated appropriately.

    CVTS Competencies : Chest tubes, Post PCI recovery, TR-Bands, heart failure, AF RVR, permanent PPM management, NIHSS for CVA

    In addition, we will be recovering transradial cath patients

    Assessments and frequencies :

    · Vitals q4

    · NIH q4

    · Neurovascular q2 when hemodynamically stable with goal to q4

    · Vascular 4h

    · Accucheck q2 when stable and not requiring endotool

    · EKGs per Tikosyn protocol and New onset Chest Pain admissions

    · PRN Bipap without continuous SPO2 monitoring (subject to change pending equipment and patient respiratory status)

    · Continuous Bipap with parameters for successful weaning to PRN within 24 hours of initiation.

    · High flow Oxymizer when stable

    Staffing grid

    Census/Volume: 33 beds, all private rooms.

    RNs: 8 (1 free charge, 7 floor nurses with ratio of 4-5 patients)

    PCTs: 3 per shift

    Unit Clerk: 1 ( swing shift) Restorative tech: 1 (primary function is to ambulate patients

    What you will do in this role:

    • Provide direct, evidence-based care to patients as directed by the physician or RN.

    • Assist with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed.

    • Perform lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after demonstrating competency.

    • Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

    • Serve as a resource to department staff, students and volunteers to help deliver quality patient care.

    What qualifications you will need:

    • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

    • Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse (LPN / LVN) Texas State or Compact State license required

    • Vocational School Graduate

    • 1-2 Cardiovascular Telemetry / Cardiac experiences acute care hospital nursing experiences.

    Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

    We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grade A.

    "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 Licensed Vocational Nurse Telemetry 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.