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Shannon Health

Licensed Vocational Nurse

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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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Job Description

Job Summary Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of professional level of nursing duties for patients served in the clinical areas. Qualifications Education Required High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent Completion of an accredited nursing program Preferred Associate's degree in
Nursing Experience:
Preferred Two or more years of experience in
Nursing Certification/Licensure:
Required Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Permit, with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Graduates who do not present a permit to practice within sixty (60) days of graduation will be transferred to an applicable position, if available, with corresponding pay. Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with authorization to practice in the State of Texas Must obtain license within six (6) months from temporary permit issuance date. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Must obtain within ninety (90) days of start date Preferred Certification in a Nursing Specialty Area, by an organization recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification