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LVN-Hospital (PRN)
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What they do
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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Position range in Deep East Texas $40k - $53k Per Year LVN-Hospital (PRN)
Sabine County Hospital (Preferred Hospital Leasing)
Occupation:
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Location:
Hemphill, TX - 75948
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
05/06/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Work onsite all of the time
Updated:
09/02/2026
Expires:
09/30/2026
Job #: 17011417
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite
Full Time Education
Associate's Degree DL
Required Language
English, Well Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment Shift
Day Shift Help for . LVN - Hospital (PRN) Hemphill, TX
Description SUMMARY Works under the direction of a registered nurse and participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, and policies of the department and within the parameters of his/her scope of practice. Cooperates with the members of the nursing and medical staff and other hospital departments. Assists in health teaching of the patient and family as directed by the Registered Nurse. Functions as patient advocate. Provides nursing care as appropriate for condition of patient.
QUALIFICATIONS
Competent in medical terminology.
Maintain discretion and confidentiality in communications.
Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI).
Competent in clinical skills and use of medical equipment.
Knowledgeable of Infection Control and Prevention practices.
Knowledge of licensing requirements, nursing practice act, statutes and rules applicable to nursing.
Maintain certifications and continuing education requirements needed to perform job.
Requirements
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the applications of scientific principles, under the supervision of a registered professional nurse.
Conducts focused assessments (following initial comprehensive assessments completed by the registered nurse).
Contributes to the planning and implementation of the nursing care.
Participates in the development and modification of the ongoing nursing care plan.
Communicates between patients, families, ancillary personnel and hospital departments involved in patient care.
Assists in health teaching of patient and family under the direction of Registered Nurse.
s responsibility for planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.
Prepares, administers and records medications in accordance with policies regarding the administration of medications.
Participates in emergency situations.
Ongoing communication with the Registered Nurse regarding patients' status. HR/JobD - LVN Documents information concisely, accurately and completely.
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communications.
Knows and complies with practice standards of the state board of nursing.
Miscellaneous duties as assigned requested or required. EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE
Current Vocational Nurse licensure
Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), highly recommended
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), highly recommended
One (1) year of clinical practice, preferred
LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS
Communicate verbally and in writing in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Competent in dosage calculations.
REASONING ABILITY
Responds to unusual or varied situations that are not covered by existing standards, procedures and precedents.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, ascend and descend stairs, possess ability to handle, finger or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms. Frequently be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist level and may occasionally be required to assist moving adult patients. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to clearly focus vision. Specific hearing abilities using the stethoscope for breath sounds and Korotkoff sounds.