LVN - Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Caldwell (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Caldwell, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct patient care on our compassionate team. You will assess patients, administer medications, perform treatments, and document care while collaborating with RNs and physicians to implement individualized plans.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited Practical/Vocational Nurse program, hold a TX LVN license, and have CPR certification with readiness within 14 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical/Vocational Nurse program.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: TX license at hire.
• CPR certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care following standards and procedures.
• Obtain patient consent and ensure confidentiality.
• Obtain and document health history, chief complaint, vital signs, and risk factors.
• Assess condition and implement care per guidelines and laws.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor response.
• Educate patients and families about health status and self-care.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

Practical/Vocational Nurse program

Tools

CPR Certification

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.

• Perform general nursing care to patients by following established standards and procedures.
• Obtain patient consent for care and ensures patient confidentiality.
• Obtain and documents health history, information on chief complaint, vital signs, and health risk factors and assesses disease condition.
• Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations.
• Execute prescribed treatments and medical interventions, administers prescribed medications, and monitors and documents treatment progress and patient response
• Educate patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions.

Job Requirements

Required

• Other Graduate from an accredited Practical/Vocational Nurse program., upon hire and
• Licensed Vocational Nurse: TX, upon hire and
• Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days

Preferred

• 0 – 1 year clinic experience

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