Licensed Vocational Nurse / LVN Charge

Overview

Join our team as a full-time, day shift, Charge Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Quitman, TX.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here's how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:

• UT Health Quitman offers 25 private rooms, a 24-hour Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center, surgical suites, advanced diagnostics, swing bed care, cardiopulmonary rehab, on-site physician clinics, and a sleep lab .
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

Charge Nurse assumes the responsibility for the human and fiscal resources available in order to provide quality, cost-effective patient centered care. The Charge Nurse will possess and have the capabilities to perform all the major duties and critical tasks of a Licensed Vocational Nurse. The Charge Nurse will demonstrate honesty, integrity, respectfulness, discretion, responsibility and dependability. Supports the mission and vision of the facility.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse program.
• Current LVN/LPN licensure in the State of Texas.
• Must possess and maintain current American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a clinical/hospital setting required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a nursing leadership/management position required.
• At least 1 year LVN/LPN experience in a clinic environment

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Five (5) years LVN/LPN experience preferred
• At least two (2) years LVN/LPN experience as a charge nurse or supervisor preferred.