LVN

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide practical nursing care in a clinic environment. You will guide Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants, ensuring care aligns with clinical and nursing standards.

Required is a current Texas LVN license and BLS certification. Candidates with at least 6 months of LVN experience and up to 1 year of clinical experience are preferred; bilingual abilities are desirable but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Current Texas LVN license or permit.
• BLS Certification required upon hire or transfer to department.
• Minimum of six (6) months' LVN experience preferred.
• One (1) year of clinical experience preferred; bilingual abilities are desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical nursing care to patients in the clinic setting.
• Guide Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants to ensure effective patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient mobility

Team guidance

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

BLS Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Gives practical nursing care to patients and provides guidance to Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants. Works in compliance and in accordance with clinical and nursing standards. In addition to the skills required of all LVNs, special skills related to nursing in the clinic environment are required.

Qualifications

• A. Education:
• Holds a current Texas permit or license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• B. Training and Experience:
• 1. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
• 2. Minimum of six (6) months' experience working as an LVN preferred
• 3. One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• 4. Bilingual abilities are desirable but not mandatory.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• 1. Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• 2. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• 3. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges.
• 4. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds.
• 5. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.
• 6. Possible exposure to patients with infectious diseases.