Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Hendrick Health; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Health in Abilene, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. You will collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes for a wide range of conditions.

The role emphasizes interaction with patients and families while maintaining professional nursing standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold CPR-BLS certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale is required before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, participate in planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to patients with predictable outcomes.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and positive outcomes; interact with patients and families while upholding nursing standards.

Skills

CPR-BLS

NIH Stroke Scale

Education

Vocational Nursing Program

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Job description

• Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurses participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Licensed Vocational Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Licensed Vocational Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Licensed Vocational Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients with a predictable outcome based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.




• Licensed Vocational Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives. In addition, Licensed Vocational Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and must practice within their defined scope of practice.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate’s Degree in Nursing


• Required Licenses/Certifications


• Licensed Vocational Nurse


• CPR-BLS


• NIH Stroke Scale (required before completion of orientation)


• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities