Licensed Vocational Nurse

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen, Northern (TX, KY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Harlingen Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas, for a part-time Day shift (12-hour 7:00am–7:00pm). You will provide hands-on patient care in Medical Surgical, measure vitals, assist with ADLs, and support care plans under RN supervision.

Qualifications include a current Texas license, BLS, and IV certification as required. Full benefits available; apply to join a dedicated team at Harlingen Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state license.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• IV certification upon hire (state specific).

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

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

ADLs assistance

Job description

Overview

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Department: Medical Surgical

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type: Part Time

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

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

1. Current and valid state license.

2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

3. IV certification upon hire (state specific).

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

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

Employment Status

Part Time < 60

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf