Summary
Location
Richmond
Type
full-time
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About this role
Responsibilities
The Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Jackson Street Campus is under the direct/indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and is responsible for the professional nursing care and related assistance to patients on an assigned unit. Performs direct patient care within the scope of the Licensed Vocational Practice Act and in the assigned Critical Care area to established procedures. Projects an image of a level-headed professional that is constantly striving to increase their knowledge to better the care for the patient.
Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Graduate of an accredited licensed vocational nursing program.
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:
One year clinical nursing or related experience preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Certified in Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association and Advance Cardiac Life Support required within 6 months of employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrated leadership ability and critical thinking skills required. Excellent communication skills. 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.
Other facts
About 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.
What you'll do
- The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for professional nursing care and related assistance to patients on an assigned unit. They perform direct patient care within the scope of the Licensed Vocational Practice Act in the assigned Critical Care area.
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