Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Oncology

Tenet Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Career development & continuing ed.

HSAs & FSAs (Health savings & flexible

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation, seeks an LVN/LPN to perform direct nursing care under RN supervision in Harlingen, TX. This role offers opportunities to work with advanced technology and contribute to high-quality patient outcomes.

Requirements include a licensed LVN/LPN, BLS, and one year of experience preferred; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required by policy. Employee benefits are highlighted in the job description.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.
• Experience: 1 year preferred.
• Certifications: Current LVN/LPN license; BLS required; ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe nursing care to assigned patients within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with RNs and healthcare team to coordinate patient care per established plans.
• Support safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection control, including discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Care coordination

Education

Graduated from accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, 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!

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