What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN General Surgery position at UT Health East Texas?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, General Surgery Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Tyler, TX.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- UT Health East Texas Physicians has 90 primary and specialty care clinics and eight urgent care centers in communities across the region. Affiliated with The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, we provide top-tier education, innovative research, and residency programs training future medical leaders.
Responsibilities
- As an LVN at UTHET, you are expected to be a competent clinician.
- You are experienced, knowledgeable and skilled in nursing.
- You will be responsible for responsible for providing technical and human assistance under the direction of licensed personnel to provide care for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Graduate of accredited school of nursing
- Current Texas Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
- Healthcare experience
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Clinic experience