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Texas Health Resources

Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

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A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.

$53,065 / year median in Texas

+13% projected growth

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Licensed Vocational Nurse/LVN
  • Family Care 18142 Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
  • Work location: 2721 Panhandle St, Denton, Texas 76201 Work hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday through Thursday, 7:30am
  • 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am to 12:00pm Family Care 18142 highlights: Voted BEST in Denton for the past several years Great team that cares for our patients Opportunity for additional training and advancement Here's What You Need Education Accredited school of practical nursing program (Required) Experience One year of experience (Preferred) Phlebotomy experience (Preferred) Triage experience (Preferred) Licenses and Certifications LVN•Licensed Vocational Nurse (Required) And ACLS•Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Required) Or BCLS•Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required) What You Will Do Perform basic nursing care for patients by following established standards and procedures.
May perform specific nursing care as it relates to specialty of the practice. Collect patient data such as vital signs, note how the patient looks and acts or responds to stimuli and report this information accordingly. Prepare and administer injections, perform routine tests, treat wounds and change bandages. Prepare patient records and files using established medical record forms/automated systems and documentation practices. Administer certain prescribed medications and monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Participate in the implementation and evaluation of patient care based on practice guidelines, standards of care, and federal/state laws and regulations. Monitor and document treatment progress and patient response. Convey information to patients and families about health status, health maintenance, and management of acute and chronic conditions. Participate in teams to improve patient care processes and outcomes Additional perks of being a Texas Health Physicians Group Licensed Vocational Nurse Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student Loan forgiveness as well as several other benefits. Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice. Strong Unit Based Council (UBC). A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and recent awards.
Entity Highlights:
Texas Health Physicians Group includes more than 1,000 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants dedicated to providing quality, patient-safe care at more than 240 offices located throughout the DFW Metroplex. THPG members are active in group governance and serve on multiple committees and councils. Ongoing Texas Health initiatives, like the Diversity Action Council and Living the Promise, have helped to create an inclusive, supportive, people-first, excellence-driven culture and workplace, making THPG a great place to work. If you're ready to join us in our mission to improve the health of our community, then let's show the world how we're even better together! Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org. #LI-JL1