license Vocational Nurse LPN/LVN FT

Universal Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide nursing care and perform essential nursing procedures. This role involves interaction with healthcare teams to ensure high standards of patient care, demonstrating commitment to compliance and service excellence. Ideal candidates will possess a current LVN license and relevant certifications, along with a commitment to providing outstanding patient support.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license in Texas required.
• BLS certification must be kept up to date.
• Preferred experience: 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and perform nursing procedures under RN supervision.
• Interact with staff regarding patient care and conflict resolutions.
• Work weekends, holidays, and possibly on-call.

Skills

Nursing performance standards

Patient care

Compliance reporting

Conflict resolution

Education

Current LVN license in Texas

BLS certification

Job description

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures. A Licensed Vocational Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable in maintaining performance skills. May be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures. A Licensed Vocational Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable in maintaining performance skills. May be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current LVN license in the State of Texas.

2. Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.

3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.

4. Preferred one year of full time or three years of part time previous clinical experience.

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

1. Currently licensed as an LVN in the State of TX or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary LVN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.

2. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider's Program or American Red Cross) - please check all that apply:

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BCLS/CPR
Must be current upon hire and thereafter

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