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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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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. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
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)- please check all that apply:
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.