Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN - abilene, United States - Hendrick Health System

Description

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurses participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.

Licensed Vocational Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Licensed Vocational Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing.

Licensed Vocational Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients with a predictable outcome based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.

Licensed Vocational Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities, surveys, and improvement initiatives.

In addition, Licensed Vocational Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act, and must practice within their defined scope of practice.

*Job Requirements**Minimum Education

• Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate's Degree in Nursing

*Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience

*Required Licenses/Certifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse
• CPR-BCLS
• Valid Driver's License

*Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Input data into computer programs.
• Familiar with rehabilitation equipment.

*Designated Driver

• Yes

Job Type:
Full-time


Pay:
$ $28.00 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Work Location:
In person