LVN - Day Shift, Full-Time

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time day shift to support nursing teams in designated departments, under RN supervision.

You will perform routine duties, assist with patient care, document medications, and participate in quality and safety programs. Requires LVN diploma, Texas license, BLS/CPR, CPI within 30 days, and strong communication.

Hospital experience preferred; bilingual helpful; the role emphasizes patient rights and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of vocational nursing required.
• Current state licensure required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification is required.
• CPI training within 30 days of hire date.
• Must be able to be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians.
• Prefer hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others.
• Supports the philosophy, goals and objectives of the Organization.
• Performs according to approved policies and procedures.
• Participates as a team member in support of the designated unit.
• Considers patient rights in performance of job duties and responsibilities.
• Contributes to the progress and development of the Organization’s adopted Quality Mgmt.
• Performs according to established continuous quality improvement policies and procedures.
• Supports risk management and participates in programs directed to patient and employee safety.
• Objectively evaluates suggestions, grievances and processes to identify opportunities to improve performance and quality of care.
• Successfully contributes to the quality management process and identifies role and contributions upon supervisor’s request.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Interactions are respectful and courteous.
• Communicates effectively and professionally.
• Documents that information received from the patient is disseminated to the appropriate people or departments.
• Accepts assignment to all behavioral units as required by patient need.

Skills

Effective communication

Bilingual/cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification

Current Texas LVN license

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time day shift to support nursing teams in designated departments, under RN supervision.

You will perform routine duties, assist with patient care, document medications, and participate in quality and safety programs. Requires LVN diploma, Texas license, BLS/CPR, CPI within 30 days, and strong communication.

Hospital experience preferred; bilingual helpful; the role emphasizes patient rights and teamwork.