Licensed Vocational Nurse: Direct Patient Care & Impact

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Sugar Land is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care to an assigned patient group, performing procedures within the scope of education and licensure.

This full-time role requires graduation from an LVN program, Texas licensure, and current BLS. No prior experience is required; salary commensurate with experience, and the position emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in the state of Texas.
• No experience required.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care given.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Reviews and, under supervision, modifies the plan of care.
• Documents nursing care in patient records.
• Delivers designated nursing interventions per medical plan of care.
• Follows physician's orders in delivery of care.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse program

Texas LVN licensure

BLS certification

Job description

The University of Texas Medical Branch in Sugar Land is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care to an assigned patient group, performing procedures within the scope of education and licensure.

This full-time role requires graduation from an LVN program, Texas licensure, and current BLS. No prior experience is required; salary commensurate with experience, and the position emphasizes patient safety, documentation, and adherence to care plans.