Licensed Vocational Nurse - ECC - Wharton - Mid Shift

OakBend Medical Center Wharton, TX 77488, US

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Wharton Campus is under the direct/indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for the professional nursing care and related assistance to patients on an assigned unit. Performs direct patient care within the scope of the Licensed Vocational Practice Act and in the assigned Critical Care area to established procedures. Performs Point of Care laboratory testing. Projects an image of a level-headed professional that is constantly striving to increase their knowledge to better the care for the patient.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATON:

Graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

One year clinical nursing or related experience preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association and Advance Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months of employment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Critical thinking skills, excellent communication skills, and computer proficiency required. Successful completion of an EKG competency assessment test.

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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