Licensed Vocational Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Medical Surgical LVN in Harlingen, TX. The LVN provides hands-on care on the Med‑Surge unit, working with RNs and physicians to support patients recovering from surgery or managing illnesses. Shifts are 12 hours, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, with full-time benefits and a range of insurance options.

Qualifications include an active LVN license, BLS, and IV certification. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and clear communication with patients and families, under RN

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license as LVN.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain.
• IV certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery.
• Observe patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report findings to an RN or physician.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition (e.g., pain levels, skin color, or behavior).
• Recognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician.
• Prepare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready.
• Teach patients and families about basic post‑discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions.
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

ADL assistance

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00 am to 7:00 pm

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, TX

We are seeking a Medical Surgical LVN, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Practical Nurse. The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays an important role our hospital by providing hands‑on care to patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic or acute illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Working alongside RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care our hospital's medical-surgical (Med‑Surge) unit, LPNs focus on assisting with patient care and ensuring comfort and safety.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
• Help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
• Assist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery
• Observe patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report findings to an RN or physician
• Monitor patients for changes in condition (e.g., pain levels, skin color, or behavior)
• Recognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician
• Prepare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready
• Teach patients and families about basic post‑discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. IV certification upon hire.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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