Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Med Surg 2E

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood; Brownwood (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care under RN supervision. The LVN collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure quality outcomes and maintains professional interactions with patients and families.

The role requires TX LVN licensure, BLS, and completion of ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale within 90 days of hire, with a focus on safety and rehabilitation support in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved LVN program and licensed to practice.
• Ability to input data into computer systems accurately.
• Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment and patient interactions.
• Completion of BLS; ACLS and NIH Stroke Scale within required timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care under RN direction.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes.
• Interact professionally with patients and families and maintain standards.
• Provide direct nursing care within Texas scope of practice and act on practices.

Skills

Input data into computer programs

Familiar with rehabilitation equipment

Designated Driver

OSHA Category 1 - High Risk

Education

Graduate of Approved LVN Program

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 Summary

• 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

• Minimum Education
• Graduate of Approved LVN Program.
• Minimum Work Experience
• No previous experience.
• Required Licenses/Certifications
• BLS - should not initiate patient contact until completed.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• ACLS should be completed within 90 days of hire.
• NIH Stroke Scale should be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
• Input data into computer programs.
• Familiar with rehabilitation equipment.
• Designated Driver
• No
• OSHA Category
• 1 - High Risk