Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills within the scope of practice. The role supports patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs and meets the communication needs of patients and their families. The nurse works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Knapp Medical Center is a not-for-profit hospital in Weslaco, Texas, and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The hospital has 227 beds and specializes in emergency care, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, wound care, surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, critical care, and interventional radiology. It is the only acute care hospital in the Mid-Valley area and Weslaco’s only Level III Trauma Center, Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and Level II Newborn Nursery.
Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- IV certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care services within the scope of practice, using technical and manual skills.
- Address patients’ psychosocial, physical, and general care needs.
- Meet the communication needs of patients and their families.
- Perform duties under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Benefits
- A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
