Night LVN: Compassionate Patient Care & Team Support

DHR Health; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Night shift to assist the registered nurse in providing patient care and to perform routine delegated duties in designated departments.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN program, current state licensure, BLS/CPR, CPI within 30 days, and strong communication skills in English; hospital experience is preferred for collaboration with physicians and staff.

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.
• Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.
• Interacts in a respectful and courteous manner.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Vocational Nursing Diploma

Job description

DHR Health in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Night shift to assist the registered nurse in providing patient care and to perform routine delegated duties in designated departments.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN program, current state licensure, BLS/CPR, CPI within 30 days, and strong communication skills in English; hospital experience is preferred for collaboration with physicians and staff.