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LOCATION
Austin, TX
POSTED
Today
Description
Job Details
Experienced
Cornerstone Hospital Austin – Austin, TX
Full Time
$23.00
Night
Nursing
Description
About Us
Cornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to our patients, residents and their families.
Our employees make a difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients and residents.
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Professional Nurse is responsible for the direct and indirect nursing care of all patients ranging in age from 18 years to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions, general medical-surgical conditions, with rehabilitation and/or wound care needs.
- Working under the supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse, provides care, as delegated by the RN, consistent with established hospital and nursing standards,
- Responsible for reporting changes in patient condition to the RN
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to carry out the nursing process when providing care to patients.
- Promotes teamwork with physicians and personnel of other departments.
- Perform additional duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to project a professional image.
- Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
- Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Order entry, data input).
- Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
- Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
- A minimum of two (2) years experience in an ICU environment is preferred for HOU/ICU LVN/LPN.
- Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum requirements are a Graduate from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or licensed practical nursing with current state license in good standing.
- Additional documented training required to work in WC.
- Must maintain current BLS certification throughout employment.
- Two or more years of acute care or rehabilitation experience as a LVN/LPN is preferred.
- If working in ICU, must have current ACLS throughout employment.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current state license to practice as an LVN.
- Must maintain current provider CPR certification throughout employment.
- ACLS certification preferred within one year of employment or as available courses allow.
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About the Company
Cornerstone Healthcare Group
Company Profile Cornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas, was founded in 1990 and operates in three divisions: Long-Term Acute Care Hospitals, Senior Living, and Behavioral Health. We pride ourselves on our quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence. We treat each patient and resident like we would a member of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we have on improving the quality of life for our patients and residents. We operate our business according to a few key principles: We operate a patient and resident-centered business, which means that we organize our business processes to deliver an exceptional patient experience and superior quality of life and care. We are committed to making Cornerstone a “Great Place to Work.” We believe that satisfied and engaged employees are more productive and deliver better care to our patients and residents. We hire employees who have a passion to deliver superior patient and resident care and understand that patient and resident satisfaction is our number one priority. We have a relentless focus on continuous improvement and actively seek to adopt new best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and effectiveness. We are on a journey to transform Cornerstone from a Good Company to a Great Company. We are not satisfied with being good when we have the capability to be great. Cornerstone is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit, train and retain talented individuals who share our passion for quality and responsive patient care. We firmly believe that the success of our Company begins with our employees. Cornerstone is actively pursuing opportunities to build or acquire additional post-acute services. To discuss business opportunities, contact Steve Jakubcanin, President, at [email protected].
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Prescription Drug Coverage, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance, Free Food and Coffee, Subsidized Commuting, Employee Events, Flexible Schedules, Medical, Dental and Vision, Maternity/Paternity Paid Leave, On Site Cafeteria, Parking , Long Term Disability, Gym Memberships, Paid Holidays, Paid sick days, Flexible Spending Accounts, Vacation/paid time off, Mobile Phone Discount, Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, 401K, Merchandise Discounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Military Leave
FOUNDED
1990
WEBSITE
http://www.chghospitals.com/careers
