Licensed Vocational Nurse

Harlingen Medical Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

FMLA

Job summary

Harlingen Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Medical Surgical unit, with nights as the shift and 12-hour shifts. The position is full-time and requires current Texas LVN licensure, along with BLS and IV certification on hire.

You will work under RN supervision to monitor vitals, assist with ADLs, and support patient recovery. Responsibilities include recognizing changes in patient condition, educating patients and families on post-discharge care, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Active Texas LVN license.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• IV certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Assist 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

BLS certification

IV certification

Education

LVN license (Texas)

Job description

Overview

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Department: Medical Surgical

Shift's Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts

Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

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

Qualifications

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


• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.


• IV certification upon hire.

Pay Transparency

• 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

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Employment Status Full Time

Shift Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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