LVN Med Surg Tele FT McAllen

South Texas Health System McAllen McAllen, TX 78503, US

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) – please check all that apply:

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BCLS/CPR
Must be current upon hire and thereafter

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.

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