Licensed Vocational Nurse - Med/Surg - Wharton (Full-Time Days)

OakBend Medical Center Wharton, TX 77488, US

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals and groups of patient according to physician orders and applicable patient care standards.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate or Certificate from accredited program for Licensed Vocational Nursing.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

One year clinical experience required; acute care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Certified Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one your of hire suggested. Computer SKills.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

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