LVN I/II/III - Orthopedics - Kelsey-Seybold Clinic - Main Campus
About The Position
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse for its Orthopedics department at the Main Campus. Candidates may be hired at LVN I, II, or III, with level determined by qualifications and experience. All levels provide patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with higher levels carrying increasing responsibilities. The LVN provides nursing care in an assigned clinical area under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Coordinator. The role uses clinical nursing knowledge and demonstrated skills to support patient and family safety and comfort in accordance with legal, organizational, and professional standards. The LVN assesses priorities and makes judgments about the basic needs of multiple patients to organize care. LVN II includes LVN I duties, and LVN III includes LVN I and II duties. The organization describes an environment that offers direction, performance recognition, and development opportunities. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved vocational nursing program.
- Hold a current and valid Texas LVN license.
- Hold BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
- Have at least 6 months of experience in a clinical area or successfully complete a KSC LVN Residency program.
- Ability to use equipment and related supplies for the selected patient population in the assigned clinical area.
- Computer experience.
Nice To Haves
- For LVN II: at least 4 years in a clinical area.
- For LVN III: at least 9 years in a clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical area under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor or Nurse Coordinator.
- Apply clinical nursing knowledge and demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families in accordance with legal, organizational, and professional standards.
- Identify priorities and make judgments concerning the basic needs of multiple patients to organize care.
- LVN II performs all LVN I duties.
- LVN III performs all LVN I and II duties.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
