Licensed Vocational Nurse

United Medical Centers; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United Medical Centers is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to direct and provide nursing care in alignment with established policies. You will work under supervision with the Clinical Nursing Coordinator and contribute to patient education and health promotion while maintaining proficient use of the EHR system.

Requirements include a Texas LVN license, high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and 2+ years of nursing experience; supervisory experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing (LVN).
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• At least two years of nursing experience in various specialties preferred.
• Minimum of one to two years of supervisory responsibilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and provide nursing care per established policies and procedures.
• Deliver health education and disease prevention services as needed.
• Provide age-appropriate care across the life span and maintain EHR proficiency.
• Collaborate with physicians/providers in patient care plans.
• Ensure compliance with State/Federal regulations and center policies.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certification

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Vocational Nurse – Texas

Job description

Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Nursing Coordinator and Assistant Clinical Coordinator and in collaboration with the Provider and/or Mid-Level Provider plans, directs and provides nursing care in accordance with established philosophy, policies and procedures of United Medical Centers. Responsible in carrying out all duties for the smooth operation of the assigned unit as demonstrated by approved competency assessment guidelines. Assists in the provision of health education and disease prevention services as needed and/or required. Responsible for demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, including demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. Must be able to identify and categorize each patient’s age-specific grouping of needs, such as those for infant, adolescent, or geriatric patients. Must be EHR proficient. Responsible for compliance with other requirements affecting the Medical Center, such as State/Federal regulations TJC, DSHS, HRSA and PCHM Compliance standards. (United Medical Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.)

Requirements

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Current license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the State of Texas

Experience/Training

• Must have current CPR certification
• At least two years of nursing experience in various specialties preferred
• Minimum of one to two years of supervisory responsibilities preferred
• Prior experience in patient education (i.e. diabetes, hypertension, cardiac and other health related education programs) preferred