LVN

New LVN hires are eligible for a $2,500 sign-on bonus.Please indicate on your application if you are interested in working in pediatrics, adult, or both.The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), is responsible for providing a supportive role to medical professionals to administer patient care. Their duties include taking a patient’s vital signs, including heart rate or blood pressure, assisting Physicians and Nurses throughout examinations by recording a patient’s health information and administering vaccinations or taking blood samples as instructed by Physicians or Nurses.The LVN has to be able to perform duties and responsibilities that include:Recording and updating patient historiesDiscussing health care issues and concernsProviding assistance with therapiesDrawing blood for testingActing as a point of contact for a patientEducation: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing program.Licensure: Licensed as a Practical/Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas.Experience: One to two years’ experience as a LVN, preferably with experience in a clinic, doctor’s office, or similar health care facility.Expertise: Current in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR).Language: English; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.Travel: 25-50% locally; valid Texas drivers’ license and current auto insurance required; must have reliable and safe transportationKNOWLEDGE/SKILLSKnowledgeKnowledge of nursing techniques.Knowledge of medical terminologySkillsBe able to exercise good judgment and be neat and clean.Excellent team participation and organizational skills.Excellent customer ServiceGood communications skills: speaking and writingGood listening skillsAbility to learn and apply what has learnedService Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.Able to teach others (staff and Patients)BENEFITSOur full-time staff enjoy a competitive compensation package, which includes the following benefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceHealth Savings AccountCompany Paid Life Insurance403(b) Retirement Plan403(b) Retirement Plan ContributionCompany Paid Short and Long-Term Disability InsuranceCompany Paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsurancePaid Time Off BankHoliday PayExtended Medical LeaveBereavement LeaveEmployee Assistance Program and Emotional Health Support LineWorkers’ Compensation InsuranceProfessional Liability InsuranceLegal InsuranceGym Membership DiscountUniform VoucherSign-On BonusDifferential PayOur part-time staff enjoy the following benefits:403(b) Retirement PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramLegal InsuranceGym Membership DiscountProfessional Liability InsuranceWorkers’ Compensation InsuranceCHCL's mission is to provide quality primary and preventative health care services to those in need. If you are aligned with CHCL's mission and love working in a fast-paced clinic setting, please apply today.CHCL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Health Center of Lubbock, Inc.