Clinical RN or LVN

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, Texas seeks a licensed LVN or RN to deliver safe, compassionate care under supervision of an experienced RN. You will perform routine patient care assignments and apply established nursing procedures.

This role requires compliance with Texas nursing laws and hospital policies, with focus on patient safety, accurate documentation, and timely responses to changing patient needs. BLS certification is required on hire.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Texas RN or LVN license (BSN preferred).
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe nursing care under RN supervision.
• Perform routine patient care assignments.
• Follow established nursing procedures and hospital policies.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient care

Education

Texas RN or LVN license

Job description

Functions as a staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N. Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.

Position Summary for LVN:

The LVN scope of practice is a directed scope of practice and requires appropriate supervision. The LVN functions within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Medical Center Health System. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health needs.

Education:

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred)or holds a current Texas permit or license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. BSN preferred.

Training and Experience:

Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• A. Ability to perform:
  
  
  
  • Heavy lifting
  
  
  • Sustained standing and walking
  
  
  • Work under stress
  
  
  • Varied work hours and shifts
  
  
  
  


• B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases