LVN ($2,500 Sign-On Bonus)

Community Health Center Of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sign-on bonus

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Community Health Center Of Lubbock in Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support physicians and nurses in a busy clinic setting. You will take vital signs, record patient histories, administer vaccines and draw blood to aid patient care.

Ideal candidates hold a Texas LVN license, have 1–2 years of clinic experience, CPR/BLS certification, and strong communication and teamwork skills. English is required; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPN program.
• Texas LVN license current and active.
• 1–2 years' LVN experience, preferably in a clinic or doctor's office.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Record and update patient histories and vital signs.
• Discuss health care issues with patients and provide guidance.
• Draw blood for testing and assist with vaccinations.
• Provide nursing support and act as a patient contact.
• Record health information for physicians and nurses as instructed.

Skills

Good judgment

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Teaching others

Education

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program

Tools

CPR certification (BLS)

Job description

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works in a supportive role to medical professionals, assisting in patient care within a clinic setting. The LVN is responsible for taking vital signs, recording patient histories, administering vaccines and blood samples, and providing overall nursing support.

Responsibilities

• Record and update patient histories
• Discuss health care issues and concerns with patients
• Provide assistance with therapies
• Draw blood for testing
• Act as a point of contact for a patient
• Assist physicians and nurses by recording vital signs, documenting health information, and administering vaccinations or blood samples as instructed

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program
• Licensure: Licensed practical or vocational nurse in Texas
• Experience: One to two years as an LVN, preferably in a clinic or doctor's office
• Expertise: Current CPR certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers)
• Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Travel: 25-50% locally; valid Texas driver's license and current auto insurance required; reliable safe transportation
• Skills: Good judgment, neat and clean presentation; excellent teamwork and organizational skills; strong customer service and communication skills (speaking, writing, listening); ability to learn and apply new knowledge; service orientation; time management; ability to teach others (staff and patients)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Company-paid life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan and company contribution
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Paid time off bank and holiday pay
• Extended medical leave and bereavement leave
• Employee assistance program and emotional health support line
• Workers’ compensation insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Legal insurance
• Gym membership discount
• Uniform voucher
• Sign-on bonus and differential pay

CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.