Day Shift Licensed Vocational Nurse – Behavioral Health

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse for full-time day shift in Behavioral Health. You will assist RNs, administer routine nursing care, and support patient safety and comfort while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include accredited LVN education, BLS/CPR, CPI within 30 days, and strong communication skills. Hospital experience is preferred and bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of vocational nursing.
• Current BLS/CPR certification required.
• CPI training within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Prefer hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists the registered nurse in providing nursing care to patients in designated departments by performing routine and delegated duties.
• Promotes patient rights and participates in quality management and safety programs.
• Documents medication administration and nursing procedures per policy.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families and all levels of staff.
• Ability to work in adult, adolescent, geriatric behavioral units as needed.

Skills

Current BLS/CPR

CPI training

English communication

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Graduate of vocational nursing program

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse for full-time day shift in Behavioral Health. You will assist RNs, administer routine nursing care, and support patient safety and comfort while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include accredited LVN education, BLS/CPR, CPI within 30 days, and strong communication skills. Hospital experience is preferred and bilingual abilities are a plus.