Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Correctional Health – 701
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care and education for patients in ambulatory clinics/areas under the direct supervision of an RN, APRN, PA, physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Using the nursing process, the LVN ensures patients’ physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs are met. The LVN assists in determining predictable healthcare needs of clients within structured healthcare settings, providing goal-directed care for common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. The LVN coordinates care among healthcare team members to optimize patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans within the LVN scope of practice.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
- Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program
- Additional certificates as required by unit/service
- Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact)
- PC proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Nice To Haves
- Experience in area of specialty preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care and education for patients
- Ensures patients’ physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs are met
- Assists in determining predictable healthcare needs of clients within structured healthcare settings
- Provides goal-directed care for common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes
- Coordinates care among healthcare team members to optimize patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans within the LVN scope of practice.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support
- Wellness programs and employee assistance services
- Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
