Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Full-Time | Multiple Units | Bilingual preferred

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description

The Staff Pad is proud to partner with a leading healthcare organization in Breckenridge, TX and we are looking to hire experienced and qualified Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide high-quality nursing care to ill, injured convalescent or disabled patients in the Emergency, Medical-Surgical and Ambulatory Care Services Departments. Reporting to the Primary Unit Nursing Director and Chief Nursing Officer, the LVN assesses patient needs, plans and modifies care, and implements appropriate interventions as part of the healthcare team. The LVN may need to work across nursing units based on department and patient needs and must practice within the LVN scope of practice for each department. Schedule: Full-Time | 12-Hour Shifts | Multiple Shifts available

Key Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medications and IV therapies; document times and amounts
• Monitor, document, and report changes in patient conditions and take appropriate action
• Provide basic patient care, treatments and nursing procedures per physician orders and care plans and respond to patient calls and determine appropriate assistance
• Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes and collaborate with the healthcare team as needed
• Set up, operate, and maintain patient care equipment
• Prepare rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies; maintain inventory
• Record patient food and fluid intake and output
• Prepare patients for examinations, tests, and treatments; explain procedures
• Assist patients with moving, standing, and walking as needed
• Direct or supervise nursing and ancillary staff as assigned
• Provide patient care according to unit guidelines and demonstrate required competencies

Other Responsibilities

• Follow all hospital policies, procedures, Code of Ethics, and standards
• Maintain patient and hospital confidentiality
• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the hospital
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Promote a positive, welcoming, and supportive environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the RN, Director, CNO, or CEO

What We Are Looking For

Education, Experience, Licensure and Certifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
• Current Texas Board of Nursing LVN license or a Multi-state compact license
• 12 years of hospital nursing experience preferred
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within 90 days of hire

Additional Skills and Attributes

• Ability to calculate medication dosages, IV rates, titration, and metric/standard conversions
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills; Spanish preferred
• Ability to follow instructions, exercise judgment, and solve problems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, email, internet, and EMR systems
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs regularly and 150 lbs occasionally
• Ability to manage stressful patient situations and respond effectively to patient and team needs
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Adaptability and ability to embrace and implement change
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Ability to teach, coach, and share knowledge effectively
• Strong service-oriented approach and commitment to patient needs

Candidates must successfully pass a standard background check and drug screening as a condition of employment.

What You Can Expect

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Supplemental, Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Wellness Program (access to the Health and Wellness Center)
• PTO for eligible employees, beginning to accrue on the first day of employment at up to 2 weeks per year and increasing with tenure
• Paid holidays added to the PTO bank
• Extended Illness Bank providing for eligible employees
• Shift Premiums and Holiday Pay
• Tax-advantaged retirement savings and access to financial advisors for planning and education
• Paid Jury leave, Bereavement leave and employee discounts
• Training and education opportunities
• Work Environment with potential OSHA Category 1 exposure

If you're a skilled LVN looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team, we'd love to hear from you. Join a supportive environment where your skills, compassion, and commitment to patient care are valuedand where every shift gives you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the patients and families you serve. Apply today to take the next step in your nursing career!