Licensed Vocational Nurse - Med/Surg - Wharton - Full Time - Days

OakBend Medical Center

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Wharton, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to patients based on physician orders and established care standards. They are responsible for delivering compassionate care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

You have graduated from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program and possess at least one year of clinical experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting. You must hold a current Texas LVN license and be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Basic Life Support

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Computer Skills

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals and groups of patient according to physician orders and applicable patient care standards. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

Graduate or Certificate from accredited program for Licensed Vocational Nursing.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

One year clinical experience required; acute care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Certified Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one your of hire suggested. Computer SKills.

ABOUT OAKBEND:

OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.

OakBend Medical Center

OakBend Medical Center is the last remaining independent, nonprofit hospital in the Greater Houston area, providing exceptional service with its three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend follows an innovative model of care that makes the patient the captain of the care team, up-ending the traditional approach to nursing where the doctors and nurses act as leaders of the team. This patient-centered care drives OakBend’s services and programs, including its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center and the Jack and Billie Wendt Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) unit. We remain committed to developing the very best ways to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations to come. For more information, please visit www.oakbendmedcenter.org. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and X.
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