License Vocational Nurse LPN/LVN OP Surgery FT

UHS • Mcallen, TX

12d

About The Position

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. The LVN interacts with hospital staff and ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts, and assists in resolving issues. The LVN is accountable for maintaining performance skills and demonstrating Service Excellence standards at all times. Work may include weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and on-call or callback status.

Requirements

• Hold a current LVN license in Texas, a compact-state license, or a valid temporary Texas LVN license while awaiting the permanent license.
• Be familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Maintain current BLS certification according to unit-specific needs, in accordance with the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Program or American Red Cross curriculum.
• Demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS’s Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

• One year of full-time or three years of part-time previous clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and perform nursing procedures under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Interact with hospital staff and ancillary departments about patient care, concerns, and conflicts, and assist in resolving issues.
• Maintain and be accountable for performance skills.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence standards at all times.
• Comply with STHS policies, procedures, Code of Conduct, and required training; promptly report suspected compliance issues to the Compliance Officer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed