LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Ortho Surgical

Company: Methodist Hospital
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: March 19, 2023

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Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Methodist Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Ortho Surgical and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.Benefits Methodist Hospital 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 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.Fertility and family building benefits through ProgynyFree counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeingFamily support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)Employee Stock Purchase PlanRetirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnershipsEducation assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)Colleague recognition programTime Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Ortho Surgical opening and continue to learn!Job Summary and QualificationsWe are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for Ortho Surgical Unit at Methodist Hospital to ensure we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply now! Our Licensed Vocational Nurses have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including:A comprehensive orientation processValuable mentorship from specialty specific educatorsLeadership development programsState-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient careWhat You Will Do In Your Role: You will obtain and record initial and ongoing patient information throughout the cycle of care and provide accurate and pertinent patient information reports to the RN, CNC, and oncoming shift to ensure continuity of care. You will provide direct, evidence-based nursing care of assigned patients as directed by the physician or RN and assist with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed. You will perform lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after demonstrating competency. You will identify potential nursing problems/changes in patient status and inform and escalate situations requiring care beyond the scope of practice of an LVN/LPN. You will serve as a resource to department staff, contribute to the teamwork of the hospital, and provide and ensure patient safety at all times. Our Ortho units offers the following:32 bed unit specializing in Orthopedics with all private rooms.1:5 Nurse Patient ratio.Hip Arthroplasty & Hemi-ArthroplastyTotal Knee Arthroplasty & RevisionsIntramedullary NailingORIF (Open Reduction Internal Fixation)Incision and DrainageSpinal SurgeryGeneral SurgerySome Medical Overflow What qualifications you will need: Graduate of a Vocational Nursing School Current licensed as a vocational nurse or practical nurse in Texas, in accordance with law and regulation, or current active Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) "temporary permission to practice" permit. Current American Heart Association BLS Certification Preferred: ACLS, IV Certification as mandated by state of practice. This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved). Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 800 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America. As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We've recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's 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. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Ortho Surgical opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities 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.

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