Clinical RN or LVN

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Texas seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse to perform routine patient care under the guidance of an experienced RN. The LVN provides safe, compassionate nursing care and carries out established nursing procedures using the nursing process.

Required credentials include a Texas RN or LVN license (BSN preferred) and a current BLS certification. The role entails varied shifts and potential exposure to infectious diseases, with supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed or registered in Texas (RN BSN preferred) or LVN license.
• BSN preferred.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care under supervision using the nursing process.
• Perform established nursing procedures as directed and under RN supervision.

Education

Texas RN/LVN license (RN with BSN preferred)

BSN preferred

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:

1. Heavy lifting
2. Sustained standing and walking
3. Work under stress
4. Varied work hours and shifts

B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.