LVN - Clinic

St Joseph Hospital; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St Joseph Hospital in Bryan, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct patient care as part of a compassionate healthcare team. You will assess patient conditions, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans, ensuring high-quality patient experiences and safety in a fast-paced setting.

Excellent clinical skills, attention to detail, and strong communication are essential as you help optimize patient

Qualifications

• Must be a TX-licensed LVN or must obtain TX license upon hire.
• BLS/CPR certification required or within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled patient care according to established nursing standards to meet patient needs as assigned by the RN/physician.
• Document and record patient demographics, clinical data and nursing interventions.
• Assist in admissions, transfers and discharges; transport and housekeeping duties as delegated.
• Document in patient/unit records with accuracy and timeliness to meet legal and quality standards.
• Support patient flow by updating bed status and assisting with transfers and discharge.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Team collaboration

Communication

Safety focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will provide vital direct patient care, significantly contributing to patient well-being and recovery as an integral part of our compassionate healthcare team.

Every day, you will assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, and meticulously document care. You will collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans, ensuring a seamless and high-quality patient experience.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical skills, a strong commitment to patient safety, and excellent communication. Your compassionate demeanor, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment are essential.

• Provides skilled patient care according to established nursing standards to meet social, psychological, developmental and spiritual needs of the patient as assigned by the accountable RN.
• Documents and records pertinent information related to patient demographics, graphic data and nursing interventions performed as indicated by unit, service, and Health Systems’ policies.
• Provides indirect patient care. Assists in the admission, transfer, and discharge process; Performs housekeeping Functions as delegated, acts as a runner, transporter.
• Consistently documents in the patient and unit records, according to written health system standards of care, in order to meet legal and quality patient care requirements. All documentation is to be neat and legible, and completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates commitment to continuum of care by optimizing patient flow: Updates assigned bed status, facilitates patient transfer and discharge, Assists other departmental personnel when picking up/returning patients, assisting to transport patients as needed, and facilitating new/transfer patient to unit.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies One (1) year of experience, upon hire or
• High School GED General Studies One (1) year of experience, upon hire
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: TX, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Pay Range

$23.11 - $34.38 /hour