Telemetry LVN: Vital, Vigilant PCU Care

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Education support

Tuition assistance

401(k) Plan with match

Job summary

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Methodist Hospital Northeast. You will provide vigilant, high-level care to patients transitioning from the ICU and work with a skilled critical care team to improve lives daily.

You will monitor patients, administer medications, assist with ADLs, and support families while collaborating with RNs and physicians to stabilize patients and promote recovery.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• LPN/LVN Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
• Vocational School Graduate

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, assisting with ADLs, managing tubes and drains, and assisting with advanced monitoring
• Monitoring heart rate, oxygen levels, or neurological status and alerting team for early treatment
• Keeping clear and timely records to help the team work together and keep patients safe
• Helping patients and families understand their condition and navigate serious conditions and recovery steps
• Working with RNs, doctors, and specialists to help patients stabilize and move forward from intensive care

Skills

Basic Life Support

LPN/LVN license

Vocational school graduate

Education

LPN/LVN license

Vocational School Graduate

Job description

HCA Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) to join the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at Methodist Hospital Northeast. You will provide vigilant, high-level care to patients transitioning from the ICU and work with a skilled critical care team to improve lives daily.

You will monitor patients, administer medications, assist with ADLs, and support families while collaborating with RNs and physicians to stabilize patients and promote recovery.