What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at Harlingen Medical Center?
Overview
Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department: Medical Surgical
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts
Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas
Responsibilities
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse
Department: Medical Surgical
Shift’s Available: Days
Employment Type: Full Time
Hours: 12-hour shifts
Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas
Responsibilities
- Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
- Help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
- Assist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery
- Observe patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report findings to an RN or physician
- Monitor patients for changes in condition (e.g., pain levels, skin color, or behavior)
- Recognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician
- Prepare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready
- Teach patients and families about basic post-discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions
- Work under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues
- Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- IV certification upon hire.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf