PC LVN

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Odessa, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct patient care in a clinic setting and guide Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants. You must hold a current Texas LVN license and a BLS certification; six months of LVN experience is preferred, with one year in a clinical setting ideal.

Bilingual abilities are desirable but not mandatory; the role requires adherence to nursing standards and clinic-specific skills.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Texas permit or license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
• Minimum of six months experience working as an LVN preferred; one year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Bilingual abilities desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Gives practical nursing care to patients and provides guidance to Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants.
• Works in compliance with clinical and nursing standards and applies clinic-specific nursing skills.

Skills

Clinic nursing skills

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

BLS Certification (AHA)

Job description

Gives practical nursing care to patients and provides guidance to Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants. Works in compliance and in accordance with clinical and nursing standards. In addition to the skills required of all LVNs, special skills related to nursing in the clinic environment are required.

Education:

Holds a current Texas permit or license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Training and Experience:

• 1. Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.
• 2. Minimum of six months experience working as an LVN preferred; one year of experience in a clinical setting preferred. Bilingual abilities desirable but not mandatory.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal ranges. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours.