Licensed Vocational Nurse Clinic - Pedi GI

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Rosa Health Care is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care across age groups. You will work under the direction of RNs and physicians to implement the plan of care and monitor patient status.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, education, discharge preparation, and emergency response, with adherence to CORE values and a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• Licensed as a LVN in Texas; BLS Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists the team leader in assessing the status of patients and reports changes to the RN/Physician.
• Contributes information to the plan of care.
• Implements the plan of care under the direction of the RN/Physician to meet basic needs of patients and families.

Skills

Care planning

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

Education

Texas LVN license

Graduation from accredited vocational nursing program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summary:

This position is responsible for providing care to assigned patients that meets their physical, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs. Functions as a contributing member of the health care team.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the team leader in assessing the status of patients with simple health problems on admissions and on a continuing basis reporting changes in health status to the RN and / or Physician.


• Contributes information to the plan of care.


• Implements the plan of care, under the direction of the RN and / or Physician and within the scope of practice, to meet the basic needs of assigned patients and families.


• Documents data for assessments, interventions and effectiveness of care provided in the patients medical record. Findings are reported to the RN and / or Physician.


• Participates in patient education activities as directed by the RN and / or Physician.


• Assists in the preparation of the patient and family for discharge under the direction of the RN and / or Physician.


• Administers medications to assigned patients in accordance with clinical specific standards.


• Responds to emergencies.


• Identifies safety hazards and reports them.


• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the age specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.


• Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.


• Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of Santa Rosa Health Care.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required


• Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing

Experience

• Experience in clinical setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Licensed as a LVN in Texas


• BLS Certification required

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time