LVN/LPN
$56,160 - $60,320/Yr
Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center - Sweetwater, TX
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Sweetwater, TX
51-100 employees
About the position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position at Sterling Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center involves providing essential nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses. The role includes monitoring patients' vital signs, administering medications, and implementing care plans to ensure quality health outcomes for residents. This position is crucial in maintaining a collaborative healthcare environment focused on the well-being of patients.
Responsibilities
- Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventative therapeutic and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patient/family.
- Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse.
- Administer medication accurately, observing patient response, and documenting in the medical record.
- Maintain and coordinate communication among patient/significant other, staff, and physician.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Valid registration as an LVN/LPN in the state of practice.
- Completion of relevant state Board of Nursing approved programs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in patient observation.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive wages
- Excellent benefits package
- Opportunity to make a difference in the community
