LVN Medical Surgical

Dallas Medical Center • Farmers Branch, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), also referred to as an LPN, provides hands-on patient care in the Medical Surgical department at Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, Texas. The LVN works under the supervision of registered nurses and reports patient care issues directly to them. This is a full-time day-shift position with 12-hour shifts from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Requirements

• Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
• IV certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record patients’ blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation.
• Help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Assist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery.
• Observe patients for medication side effects or adverse reactions and report findings to an RN or physician.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition, such as pain levels, skin color, or behavior.
• Recognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician.
• Prepare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready.
• Teach patients and families basic post-discharge care, including wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions.
• Work under the supervision of RNs and report patient care issues directly to them.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
• Employer 401(k) options.
• Tuition reimbursement options.
• Life, disability, and other insurance options.
• Many other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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