PC LVN or PC GVN W/Permit

Medical Center Hospital; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical Center Hospital in Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide practical nursing care to patients and to guide Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants. The role requires compliance with clinical and nursing standards, and the LVN will apply clinic-specific skills.

Applicants should hold a current Texas LVN license and a current BLS certification. Minimum six months of LVN experience is preferred, with one year in a clinical setting valued; bilingual abilities are

Qualifications

• Holds a current Texas LVN license.
• Current BLS Certification required upon hire.
• Minimum six months LVN experience; one year preferred.
• Bilingual abilities desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical nursing care to patients.
• Guide Nursing Assistants and Medical Assistants.
• Work in compliance with clinical and nursing standards.
• Develop clinic-specific LVN skills.

Skills

LVN clinical experience

BLS certification

Bilingual abilities desired

Education

Texas LVN license

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.

Qualifications

Education

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

• Training and Experience:
• 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.

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions

A. Ability to perform:

• 1. Heavy lifting
• 2. Sustained standing and walking
• 3. Work under stress
• 4. Varied work hours and shifts

B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.