OB/Gyn LVN Nurse — Full-Time Direct Patient Care

Utmb; Texas City (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health is seeking a Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the OB/Gyn Mainland Crossing to provide direct nursing care within the scope of the LVN education and licensure. The successful candidate will work under supervision, perform admissions, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Graduation from an LVN program and Texas licensure/permit are required, with current BLS.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in Texas.
• No experience required.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Participates in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the nursing care.
• Performs admission, discharge, and transfer procedures.
• Uses the nursing plan of care and modifies it under supervision.
• Observes and records signs, symptoms, and patient status and proposes interventions.
• Delivers designated nursing interventions aligned with the medical plan of care.
• Notifies staff of changes in patient status and collaborates with the care team.
• Follows physician orders and maintains patient privacy and records.
• Administers medications and treatments safely.
• Assists with procedures and prepares equipment and supplies.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessment

Plan of care implementation

Medication administration

Documentation and recordkeeping

Education

Texas LVN licensure/permit

Licensed Vocational Nurse program graduate

Tools

EHR systems

Vital signs monitoring

Job description

UTMB Health is seeking a Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the OB/Gyn Mainland Crossing to provide direct nursing care within the scope of the LVN education and licensure. The successful candidate will work under supervision, perform admissions, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Graduation from an LVN program and Texas licensure/permit are required, with current BLS.