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STHS McAllen

LVN Med Surg Tele FT McAllen

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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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Job Description

Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures. A Licensed Vocational Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable in maintaining performance skills. May be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Current LVN license in the State of Texas. 2. Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act. 3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer. 4. Preferred one year of full time or three years of part time previous clinical experience.
EDUCATION / LICENSURE
1. Currently licensed as an LVN in the State of TX or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary LVN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license. 2. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider's Program or American Red Cross)
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XBCLS/CPR
Must be current upon hire and thereafter ACLS If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience
  • obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience
  • obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times PALS or ENPC If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience
  • obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience
  • obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times NRP If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience
  • obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Deliver or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire, nurse with over a year of experience
  • obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times TNCC or T-CAR (TCAR only for ICCU not ED) If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times CPI If required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience
  • obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience
  • obtain within 6 months of hire; or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times SAMA If required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation.
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Notice At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skillset and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. We take pride in creating a highly efficient and best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. The recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, let us know by contacting us at: https://uhs.alertline.com or 1-800-852-3449. Authorized by Corporate Human Resources