What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Obstetrics position at Tenet Health?
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) assumes responsibility for direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse per the scope defined by the state-specific Board of Nursing.
Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Brownsville hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Valley Baptist - Brownsville, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
We help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith.Since the early 1920s, Valley Baptist Medical Center hospitals have been involved in the community, caring for the health and spiritual needs of people in the Rio Grande Valley. We are dedicated to continuing our strong tradition of providing quality, compassionate healthcare that puts people first. Our mission is to serve, heal and educate with concern for the whole patient, an understanding of the economic environment and a relentless commitment to quality. Join our team!
Education
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of vocational or practical nursing.
Experience
Preferred: 1 year of experience.
Certifications
Required: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy; AHA BLS, and if applicable by corporate policy for unit of hire, AHA ACLS and/or PALS and/or NRP.
STABLE
TheLVN/LPN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective nursing care to patients within their scope of practice. TheLVN/LPN collaborates with RNs and the healthcare team to ensure the coordination and integration of patient care based on established care plans. TheLVN/LPN supports care delivery according to standards of safety, risk management, quality improvement (QI), and infection control, with the goal of assisting in the discharge of patients with an optimum level of care provided.