LVN Med Surg Tele FT McAllen
McAllen, Texas
Still listed, seen last week · Posted Aug 25
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Weekends
- Every weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LVN
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- Experience
- 1-3 years
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About this role
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.
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Qualifications
Qualifications
- Current LVN license in the State of Texas.
- Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- 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.
- Preferred one year of full time or three years of part time previous clinical experience.
Education /
Licensure
- 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.
- 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/cpr
Must be current upon hire and thereafter
ACLS If 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 times
PALS or ENPC If 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
NRP If 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 times
TNCC 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 times
CPI If 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
SAMA If required in unit, must obtain Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA) certification within 90 days of starting unit orientation.
EEO Statement
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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Requirements
- Current LVN license in the State of Texas.
- Familiar with basic nursing performance standards for all age groups as outlined in the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- 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.
- Preferred one year of full time or three years of part time previous clinical experience.
Place
- City
- McAllen, Texas
- Median rent
- $1,049/mo
- Local household income
- $61,579/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
McAllen area index 85.9, where 100 is the national average.
McAllen sits in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, offering nurses a warm year-round climate and a vibrant bilingual, bicultural community. The city serves as a regional healthcare hub with multiple hospital systems, while nearby Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge provides a peaceful escape on days off.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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