Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II/III - Kelsey Seybold Clinic - Orthopedics - Bay Area Campus

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Summary:

We are seeking qualified candidates for the role of Licensed Vocational Nurse at varying levels (I, II, III). The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level based on qualifications and experience. All levels contribute to patient care under the supervision of licensed medical professionals, with increasing responsibilities at higher levels.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The vocational nurse provides nursing care to patients in an assigned clinical area, under the supervision of a Nurse Supervisor, or Nurse Coordinator
• The LVN applies clinical nursing knowledge and utilizes demonstrated skills to ensure the safety and comfort of patients and families according to legal, organizational and professional standards
• The LVN identifies priorities and makes judgments concerning the basic needs of multiple patients to organize care

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications (All Levels):

• Graduate from an approved vocational nursing program
• Current and valid Texas LVN license
• BLS through the American Heart Association
• 6+ months in a clinical area or successful completion of a KSC LVN Residency program
• Demonstrated ability to use equipment and related supplies for selected patient population for the assigned clinical area. Computer experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• For LVN III: 9+ years in a clinical area (Licensed Vocational Nurse III)
• For LVN II: 4+ years in a clinical area (Licensed Vocational Nurse II)

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