Licensed Vocational Nurse

St.-Joseph; Fort Stockton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Team environment

Flexible schedules

Job summary

St.-Joseph in Fort Stockton, TX is seeking a licensed vocational nurse to assist under the RN, identify needs, participate in planning and care, and maintain a safe, confidential environment.

You will document progress, provide daily living assistance, teach self-care, follow emergency procedures, and uphold infection control measures while delivering compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• Proof of current LVN license.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Ability to work flexible schedule.
• Minimum 1 year experience as an LVN in a clinical setting preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the physical and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations.
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and patient
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation
• Prepare regular clinical/progress notes and summaries
• Assist the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient, including an optimum physical and emotional environment
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any catastrophic event, incident, e.g., accident, injury, or significant change in the patient's condition

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Bilingual

Education

Graduate of accredited school of vocational nursing

Job description

Benefits

• Health, vision, dental, life insurance
• Paid time off
• Competitive Pay
• Team Environment
• Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the RN, assist in identifying the physical and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations
• Participate in planning and implementing care in conjunction with the RN
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and patient
• Assure continuity of quality patient care delivered with appropriate documentation
• Prepare regular clinical/progress notes and summaries
• Assist the patient with the activities of daily living while teaching appropriate self-care techniques
• Provide and maintain a safe environment for the patient, including an optimum physical and emotional environment
• Maintain client confidentiality
• Follow emergency procedures in the event of any catastrophic event, incident, e.g., accident, injury, or significant change in the patient's condition

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Proof of current LVN license
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Ability to work flexible schedule
• Minimum 1 year experience as an LVN in a clinical setting preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Bilingual preferred

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation