Orthopedics LVN – Full-Time Day Shift (Temple, TX)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate health & welfare benefits

401(k) match up to 5%

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO accrual Day 1

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for our Temple, TX location. The LVN will evaluate patients, provide direct care, participate in care planning, and report changes to the RN supervisor. Compliance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act is required.

Focus on precision, vigilance, and patient care; respond to changes in patient conditions, and assist in care plan execution under RN/provider direction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Nursing field of study is required.
• Must hold Vocational Nursing Practitioner's License and BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments with clinical reasoning to support care plans.
• Participate in evaluating nursing practice effectiveness and quality.
• Create a caring, safe, healing environment for patients.
• Manage pain and promote comfort for patients.
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Skills

Clinical reasoning

Care planning

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing field of study

Vocational Nursing Practitioner's License

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for our Temple, TX location. The LVN will evaluate patients, provide direct care, participate in care planning, and report changes to the RN supervisor. Compliance with the Texas Nursing Practice Act is required.

Focus on precision, vigilance, and patient care; respond to changes in patient conditions, and assist in care plan execution under RN/provider direction.