LVN
Odessa, Texas
Posted Aug 20
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Accepts
- LVN
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Pay
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- TX nursing roles that state pay post $35/hr to $51/hr
TX nursing postings that state pay run $28/hr to $62/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $51/hr, across 1489 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
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About this role
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our healthcare team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive and professional environment. The ideal candidate will be committed to improving patient outcomes and working collaboratively with healthcare professionals.
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Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
- Monitor and record patient vital signs and health status
- Assist with patient assessments and document observations accurately
- Provide basic patient care, including hygiene, mobility, and comfort measures
- Educate patients and their families on health management and post-treatment care
- Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop and implement care plans
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health, and privacy regulations
Join our team and be part of a healthcare organization that values professional growth, teamwork, and compassionate patient care. We offer competitive compensation, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives.
Requirements
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Skills
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business practices, policies and procedures, professional journals, technical guidelines, and governmental regulations. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Must be able to provide guidance and direction accurately and clearly to Company staff and employees.
Business Acumen
Proactively identify Company risks and institute policies and/or procedures to ensure compliance using related law and industry data,
Decision Making
Identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; possess ability to analyze data from different sources to draw conclusions; utilize effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; take action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
Other
Requirements
Maintain current state licensure. Maintain current liability and malpractice insurance, if applicable.
Education/Training
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse license to practice professional nursing in each state where patient care is supervised, current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Licensure/Certification
Skills and
Qualifications
- Valid and current LVN license in the state of practice
- Proven experience in a clinical or healthcare setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
- Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and safety protocols
- Ability to document accurately and maintain confidentiality
- Basic life support (BLS) certification preferred
The following background checks are conducted
Criminal background • Drug Screening
Driving Record • OIG Exclusion List
Sex Offender Registry
Sourced from STAR Care’s careers page.
Requirements
- Related Competencies
- Language
- Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret general business practices, policies and procedures, professional journals, technical guidelines, and governmental regulations. Must be able to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Must be able to provide guidance and direction accurately and clearly to Company staff and employees.
- Maintain current state licensure. Maintain current liability and malpractice insurance, if applicable.
- Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse license to practice professional nursing in each state where patient care is supervised, current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
Place
- City
- Odessa, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,315/mo
- Local household income
- $73,472/yr
- Metro price level
- 6% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Odessa area index 93.9, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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