LVN - Clinic

CommonSpirit Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health in Lufkin, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care as part of a compassionate healthcare team. You will assess patients, administer medications, document care, and collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement care plans.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited LVN program with TX licensure and CPR certification. Prior clinic experience is a plus, and a strong commitment to patient safety and effective communication is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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, vital signs, and health risk factors and assess disease condition.
• Provide patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and state laws.
• Administer prescribed medications, monitor treatment progress and patient response.
• Educate patients and families about health status and management of conditions.

Skills

LVN

CPR

Patient care

Safety

Education

LVN program

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.