Harlingen Medical Center
Overview:
We are seeking a Medical Surgical LVN, sometimes referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays an important role our hospital by providing hands-on care to patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic or acute illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Working alongside RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care our hospital's medical-surgical (Med-Surge) unit, LPNs focus on assisting with patient care and ensuring comfort and safety.
Employment Type: Full Time Shifts Available: Days Hours: 12-hour shifts Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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
Qualifications: Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:?
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: 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
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Employment Type: Full Time Shifts Available: Days Hours: 12-hour shifts Location: Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ Responsibilities: Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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
Qualifications: Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:?
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: 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
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