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Medical Surgical LVN - Floor 1
Medical Surgical LVN - Floor 1Harlingen Medical Center • Harlingen, TX, US
Medical Surgical LVN - Floor 1

Medical Surgical LVN - Floor 1

Harlingen Medical Center • Harlingen, TX, US
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Job Description

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 :

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to) :

  • M easure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
  • H elp patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and toileting
  • A ssist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery
  • O bserve patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report findings to an RN or physician
  • M onitor patients for changes in condition (e.g., pain levels, skin color, or behavior)
  • R ecognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician
  • P repare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready
  • T each patients and families about basic post-discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions
  • W ork 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

  • Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
  • Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • IV certification upon hire. (State specific)

    • 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 : - 10 / EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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    Lvn Medical Surgical • Harlingen, TX, US