Knapp Medical Center
Location
Weslaco, Texas
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills within their scope of practice, meeting the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care for telemetry patients. This role involves supporting the specialized needs of patients requiring continuous heart activity monitoring while working under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Candidates must possess a current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, along with current BLS and IV certifications upon hire. The role requires assisting patients who need continuous monitoring of heart activity and vital signs in the hospital's Telemetry unit.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. IV certification upon hire. Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights 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
