LVN Nurse – Compassionate Care & Growth Opportunities

Universal Health Services; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging and rewarding work env.

Competitive Compensation & Generous PT

Excellent Medical/Dental/Vision

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Tuition savings with Chamberlain

Career development within UHS and its

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide safe, compassionate nursing care under supervision, supporting quality improvement and patient-centered care across units. You will assess patients, collect health data, report changes to the RN or charge nurse, and participate in the nursing process.

The role requires Texas LVN licensure, BLS, and IV certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current license to practice professional nursing in Texas.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required by start date.
• IV certification for acute care and ER/FED assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in determining physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of diverse patients and families based on interpretation of health-related data.
• Collect data, recognize changes, and report to the RN or charge nurse.
• Participate in the nursing process with focused assessments and status appraisal.
• Assess patient safety risks and implement appropriate precautions.
• Ensure compliance with safety and patient-centered care standards.
• Contribute to performance measurement and improvement of management, clinical, and support services.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with The Joint Commission, Texas DHS, and the Texas Board of Nursing.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Current license or permit to practice professional nursing in the State of Texas.

Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire or within 30 days of start date and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

IV certification for acute care and ER/FED assignments (Med/Surg, Critical Care, Emergency Room/FED).

Job description

Northwest Texas Healthcare System in Amarillo, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide safe, compassionate nursing care under supervision, supporting quality improvement and patient-centered care across units. You will assess patients, collect health data, report changes to the RN or charge nurse, and participate in the nursing process.

The role requires Texas LVN licensure, BLS, and IV certification.