Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Oncology
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) is responsible for providing direct nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, within the scope defined by the state-specific Board of Nursing. The LVN/LPN delivers high-quality, safe, cost-effective care and collaborates with registered nurses and the healthcare team to coordinate and integrate patient care according to established care plans. The role supports care delivery in accordance with safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection-control standards, with the goal of assisting in patient discharge after an optimum level of care has been provided. The position is with Valley Baptist - Harlingen Hospital, which describes its environment as supportive and collaborative and highlights the opportunity to work with advanced technology. A sign-on bonus may be available. The organization offers benefits intended to support health, professional development, and work-life balance; eligibility varies by location and employment status.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.
- Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice the profession as required by law, regulation in the state of practice, or policy.
- AHA BLS certification.
- AHA ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP certification if applicable under corporate policy for the unit of hire.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, safe, cost-effective nursing care to patients within the LVN/LPN scope of practice.
- Collaborate with RNs and the healthcare team to coordinate and integrate patient care based on established care plans.
- Support care delivery according to safety, risk management, quality improvement, and infection-control standards.
- Assist in discharging patients after an optimum level of care has been provided.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
