LVN

Medical Center Health System; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Health System in Odessa, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to assist physicians and mid-level practitioners in delivering quality patient care. The role includes clerical tasks, waived testing and phlebotomy/venipuncture as cross-trained duties.

The LVN will work under supervision, handle diverse patient needs, and participate in a fast-paced ambulatory setting with potential weekend and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed as LVN by the Texas Board of Nursing.
• Six months minimum LVN experience; ambulatory setting preferred. Bilingual desirable but not required.
• Current BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of EKG and cardiac rhythms.
• Mental Health First Aid and suicide awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians and mid-level practitioners in delivering quality care as delegated.
• Cross-trained to assist in clerical tasks, waived testing and phlebotomy/venipuncture.
• Perform duties under supervision in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.

Skills

BLS Certification

EKG knowledge

Cardiac Rhythms

Mental Health First Aid

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

Job description

Position Summary

The LVN/GVN assists the physician and mid-level practitioners in providing quality care as delegated. This individual is also cross trained to assist in clerical tasks, waived testing and phlebotomy/ venipuncture.

Qualifications

Education:
Currently licensed as a Vocational Nurse by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

• Training and Experience:
• Minimum of six months experience working as an LVN; one year of experience in an ambulatory setting preferred. Bilingual abilities desirable but not mandatory. Current BLS Certification.
• Current BLS Certification within 90 days of hire required.
• EKG and Cardiac Rhythms knowledge
• Mental Health First Aid-Suicide Awareness Training

Unusual Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Ability to perform:
• Heavy lifting
• Sustained standing and walking
• Work under stress
• Varied work hours and shifts including weekends and holidays
• May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.