Licensed Vocational Nurse - ECC - Wharton - Mid Shift

OakBend Medical Center • Richmond, TX

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Wharton Campus is under the direct/indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for the professional nursing care and related assistance to patients on an assigned unit. Performs direct patient care within the scope of the Licensed Vocational Practice Act and in the assigned Critical Care area to established procedures. Performs Point of Care laboratory testing. Projects an image of a level-headed professional that is constantly striving to increase their knowledge to better the care for the patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program.
• Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
• Advance Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months of employment.
• Critical thinking skills, excellent communication skills, and computer proficiency required.
• Successful completion of an EKG competency assessment test.

Nice To Haves

• One year clinical nursing or related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the professional nursing care and related assistance to patients on an assigned unit.
• Performs direct patient care within the scope of the Licensed Vocational Practice Act and in the assigned Critical Care area to established procedures.
• Performs Point of Care laboratory testing.
• Projects an image of a level-headed professional that is constantly striving to increase their knowledge to better the care for the patient.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree