Licensed Vocational Nurse- Night Shift

Company: Nexus Children's Hospital - Shenandoah
Location: Conroe
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse/House Supervisor/Nurse Manager, the LVN provides direct nursing care in accordance with the laws governing LVN nursing practice and hospital policies and procedures. JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Ensures that scope of duties and services provided are consistent and within the guidelines of the state LVN Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures. ? Demonstrates knowledge of individual patients’/residents’ histories, current progress, care requirements and treatment goals. ? Demonstrates ability to make appropriate nursing decisions when evaluating patients/residents which includes reporting changes in patient’s condition to registered nurse for evaluation/intervention. ? Complies with established medication administration policies and procedures, including the 10 rights and legible documentation. ? Performs patient rounds at least every 2 hours. ? Effectively operates and troubleshoots commonly utilized equipment and reports non-functioning equipment to Central Supply. ? Completes all required documentation legibly and prior to the end of the shift. ? Receives telephones orders from the Licensed Independent Practitioner and completes orders per established policies and procedures. Ensures read back process occurs for accuracy. ? Re-evaluates patients per established policies and procedures to identify progress and trends that require intervention or reporting to the Registered Nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner. ? Demonstrates ability to perform basic drug calculations. ? Investigates all unfamiliar procedures, techniques and medications (purpose, methods and side effects) before carrying them out. ? Participates in team rounds when appropriate. Completes Team Conference documentation. ? Accepts patient assignments, within scope, as directed by the House Supervisor/Nurse Manager. ? Coordinates care with Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager and ancillary clinical departments to provide optimal patient care. ? Coordinates and oversees care delivered by certified nursing assistants. ? Ensures patient weights are performed and documented for patients as ordered. ? Enhances professional growth by attending seminars or further educational opportunities. ? Actively seeks out opportunities for professional growth and development. ? Participates in orientation of new employees. ? Possesses ability to recognize changes in patient condition, and appropriately reports change to Registered Nurse/House Supervisor/Nurse Manager and implements appropriate interventions with guidance from registered nurse. ? Completes documentation that reflects patient events, communication, status, and changes. ? Verbalizes and performs the Licensed Vocational Nurse role in patient emergency situations and cardiopulmonary arrest. ? Communicates with patients, patient’s family, staff, and physicians in a professional and courteous manner. ? Attends at least 80% of all staff meetings. ? Attends at least 80% of Nurse Education at Nexus Specialty Hospital. ? Participates as a nurse team member in Quality Management System. ? Performs all other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: ? Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which providing care. EXPERIENCE: ? Preferred minimum of at least two (2) year experience in acute/post-acute hospital setting. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: ? Maintain current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State in which performing duties. ? Maintain current BLS/ACLS certification in good standing during employment. If LVN does not have ACLS, certification must be obtained within 90 days from the date of hire.

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