Licensed Vocational Nurse - Outpatient Clinic, Full Time, Day Shift

Location: Temple, TX - Baylor Scott & White Center for Diagnostic Medicine - 1605 S. 31st Street, Temple, TX 76508

General Internal Medicine for 65+ Clinic

Shift: Full-time, Day Shift - Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you play a crucial role in a healthcare team. You evaluate patients, provide care, and participate in care planning, intervention, and evaluation. Focus on precision, vigilance, and patient care. Note and report any changes in patients' conditions to your Registered Nurse supervisor. Follow Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations.

Your findings will help the Registered Nurse create care plans and set goals.

Participate in evaluating nursing practice effectiveness and quality, by reviewing and examining specific indicators in nursing.

Facilitate education for patients, families, nurses, and other healthcare team members, as well as the community.

Work with others to implement a care plan under RN/provider direction, including team members and community.

A thorough knowledge of nursing and patient care standards and procedures.

Knowledge of rules and regulations established by certifying bodies affects nursing care delivery in the field.

Familiarity with medical terms, health promotion methods, risk reduction techniques, disease prevention and management practices, medications and their potential effects.

Excellent communication skills, enabling the clear expression of thoughts both orally and in writing.

Superb interpersonal skills to foster interactions with a diverse range of people.

Capacity to identify and communicate any changes in a patient's medical condition to other nurses and healthcare providers.

The ability to offer good care to patients of all ages, while honoring each person's unique experiences.

Basic computer literacy, encompassing Microsoft Office, information security protocols, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical record maintenance, and email usage.

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Your field of study should be Nursing

You must hold a Vocational Nursing Practitioner's License