Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Med Surg

Valley Baptist Health System; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Baptist Health System in Brownsville is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will work within your scope of practice to support patients and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN program, active license, BLS and possibly ACLS/PALS/NRP per policy; preferred 1 year of experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.
• Licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law.
• AHA BLS certification; ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP if required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe nursing care to patients within the LVN/LPN scope of practice.
• Collaborate with RNs and the healthcare team to coordinate and integrate patient care.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing

Job description

Overview

Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Brownsville hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) assumes responsibility for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse per the scope defined by the state-specific Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

The LVN/LPN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective nursing care to patients within their scope of practice. The LVN/LPN collaborates with RNs and the healthcare team to ensure the coordination and integration of patient care based on established care plans. The LVN/LPN supports care delivery according to standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement (QI), and infection control, with the goal of assisting in the discharge of patients with an optimum level of care provided.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year of experience.

Certifications

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.

Organization Description

We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!

Employment practices

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Education

Required: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.

Experience

Preferred: 1 year of experience.

Certifications

Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.

Responsibilities

The LVN/LPN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective nursing care to patients within their scope of practice. The LVN/LPN collaborates with RNs and the healthcare team to ensure the coordination and integration of patient care based on established care plans. The LVN/LPN supports care delivery according to standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement (QI), and infection control, with the goal of assisting in the discharge of patients with an optimum level of care provided.