Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kickapoo-Traditional-Tribe-of-Texas-1; Victoriano Hernandez Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo-Traditional-Tribe-of-Texas-1 seeks an LVN to empower patients and support clinical teams with high-quality nursing care. The role focuses on direct patient care, medication administration, wound management, and accurate documentation within the EHR.

The ideal candidate holds a Texas LVN license, completed an LVN program, and has at least one year of outpatient or acute care experience. This is a full-time, non-exempt position located on-site, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Holds a current, valid LVN license in Texas.
• Completes an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.
• Brings at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience in outpatient or acute care.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments to evaluate health status and care needs.
• Administers medications safely, including IV therapy when applicable, and monitors for adverse reactions.
• Performs wound care and promotes healing while preventing complications.
• Measures and documents vital signs and alerts physicians to significant changes.
• Maintains accurate charting in the Electronic Health Records (EHR) system and documents care.
• Delivers patient education to empower patients and families in treatment plans.
• Maintains infection control protocols to ensure a safe clinical environment.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Medication administration

Wound care

Infection control

EHR proficiency

Patient education

BLS knowledge

Education

LVN license (TX)

LVN program completion

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Description

• Employee Type Full Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Kayla Rodriguez
• Phone [phone] Ext. 0605
• Email [e-mail]

About This Job

You empower patients and support clinical teams by delivering high-quality, compassionate nursing care.

This role sits at the heart of our daily patient operations, ensuring every individual receives safe, attentive, and personalized medical support.

You bridge the gap between patients and primary care providers, fostering a healing environment and advocating for optimal health outcomes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts thorough Patient Assessment to evaluate health statuses and identifies immediate care needs.

Administers medications safely through various routes, including IV Therapy, while monitoring for adverse reactions.

Performs precise Wound Care treatments to promote healing and prevents complications.

Measures and records Vital Signs Monitoring data to track patient stability and alerts physicians to critical changes.

Maintains accurate documentation by completing daily Charting within Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems.

Delivers effective Patient Education to empower individuals and their families regarding ongoing treatment plans.

Enforces strict Infection Control protocols to maintain a safe and sterile clinical environment.

Responds to medical emergencies swiftly by applying BLS (Basic Life Support) skills when necessary.

Required Qualifications

Education

Holds a current, valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of practice.

Completes an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.

Experience

Brings at least one year of clinical nursing experience in an outpatient or acute care setting.

Demonstrates hands-on expertise in medication delivery and wound management.

Knowledge/Skills

Possesses deep knowledge of clinical safety standards and Infection Control guidelines.

Navigates digital healthcare platforms with strong proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Communicates clearly with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Holds an active BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.

Shows advanced certification or specialized training in IV Therapy.

Physical Requirements/Work Conditions

Stands, walks, and moves actively for extended periods during daily shifts.

Lifts and supports patients safely using proper body mechanics and medical equipment.

Works in a fast-paced medical environment with potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.