LPN/LVN

Company: South Texas Health System
Location: Mcallen
Posted on: September 21, 2023

Job Description:

Responsibilities POSITION SUMMARY: A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care and performs nursing procedures. A Licensed Vocational Nurse functions under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsible for interacting with hospital staff and/or ancillary departments regarding patient care, concerns, and conflicts by identifying and assisting in the resolutions. Responsible and accountable in maintaining performance skills. May be necessary to work weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, overtime, and/or on call/call back status. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:1. Current LVN license in the State of Texas.2. Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.3. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer.4. Preferred one year of full time or three years of part time previous clinical experience.EDUCATION / LICENSURE:1. Currently licensed as an LVN in the State of TX or part of a compact state license, or has a valid temporary LVN license for the State of Texas while waiting to receive the permanent license.2. Must have and maintain current BLS certification, according to unit specific needs. Certification must be in accordance with the curriculum of the AHA for Healthcare Provider's Program or American Red Cross) - please check all that apply:.XBCLS/CPRMust be current upon hire and thereafterXACLSIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Delivery or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire;nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all timesPALS orENPCIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire;nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all times NRPIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire, unless in Labor and Deliver or Post-Partum where RN must obtain within six months of hire,nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all timesTNCC or T-CAR(TCAR only for ICCU not ED)If required in unit, must have and maintain certification within eighteen months after hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all timesCPIIf required in unit, nurse with a year or less of experience - obtain within 12 months of hire; nurse with over a year of experience - obtain within 6 months of hire;or if hired with a current certification must keep current at all timesSAMAIf required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation.---- ---- ---- ----
ABOUT SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM
The South Texas Health System is an integrated system of care comprised of six unique facilities, six freestanding emergency departments, multiple physician practices and a broad variety of outpatient services located in the Texas Rio Grande Valley.
STHS is a regional multi-hospital system that has earned a reputation for excellence in providing quality healthcare to people of the Rio Grande Valley. STHS offers a comprehensive array of medical services, including cardiovascular, maternity and women's health, emergency, and surgical care, along with specialty programs in chest pain, pediatrics, diabetes, wound care, bariatric surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, rehabilitation, and behavioral health services.
South Texas Health System has compiled a distinguished list of firsts:
----------------First to offer private behavioral health inpatient treatment in the Rio Grande Valley
----------------First neonatal surgery center in the Valley
----------------First designated Level III Trauma Center in Hidalgo County
----------------First and only freestanding hospital for children in the Rio Grande Valley
Air ambulance services are stationed at South Texas Health System McAllen. South Texas Air Med is the largest independently owned air medical provider in the United States. STHS McAllen, STHS Heart, STHS Edinburg and STHS Children's are equipped with helipads.
JOIN OUR TEAM
If you are looking to build a rewarding career, don't miss out on the opportunity to work with the South Texas Health System. Your passion, inspiration and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facilities can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development.
Along with a competitive salary and great benefits package, South Texas Health System provides professional development opportunities as well as incentives and sign-on bonuses for qualified applicants.
Employee Benefits
South Texas Health System offers healthcare, life insurance and disability benefits to help meet the needs of employees and their families. As our employee, you may be eligible to choose from a comprehensive list of benefits and select those that best meet the needs of you and your family. Among the benefits available to eligible employees are:--- Medical--- Dental--- Vision--- Insurance and income protection--- Retirement and savings--- Flexible Spending Accounts

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