LVN-Telemetry Unit

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Regional Medical Center, a Prime Healthcare facility in Mission, TX, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician for per diem night shifts. You will provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and participate in EMTALA triage in the emergency department.

Requirements include a current TX LVN license, BLS certification, IV certification, and BVP training within six months of hire. Per diem schedule with night shifts.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state LVN license in TX.
• BLS certification required upon hire and maintained.
• IV certification upon hire (state-specific).
• BVP training within six months of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Follow established care plans and document care accordingly.
• Demonstrate EMTALA triage in ER setting.

Skills

EMTALA knowledge

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX)

BLS certification

IV certification

Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) training

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital that provides inpatient and outpatient hospital services to the people of the Rio Grande Valley. Rated one of the top hospitals in the country for clinical excellence in many services including maternity and orthopedic care, Mission Regional Medical Center has been offering quality healthcare, close to home, for over 60 years. For more information visit www.missionrmc.org.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license.
2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. IV certification upon hire (state specific).
4. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) training within six (6) months of hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf