Clinical RN or LVN in Odessa, Texas at Medical Center Hospital

Position Summary for RN:

Functions as a staff nurse under the guidance and supervision of an experience R.N. Performs routine patient care assignments and carries out established nursing procedures utilizing the nursing process.

Position Summary for LVN:

The LVN scope of practice is a directed scope of practice and requires appropriate supervision. The LVN functions within the parameters of the legal scope of practice and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, and the policies, procedures, and guidelines of Medical Center Health System. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health needs.

Education:

Hold a current Texas permit or license as a Registered Nurse (BSN preferred) or holds a current Texas permit or license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. BSN preferred.

Training and Experience:

Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association upon hire or transfer to department.

Neonate Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Heart Association within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.

STABLE course within 6 months of hire or transfer to department.

An Introduction to Fetal Heart Monitoring through the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) within six (6) months of hire or transfer to department. (This requirement can be waived with proof or certification of an intermediate or advanced fetal heart monitoring course taken in the past two years through AWHONN).

Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

A. Ability to perform:

1. Heavy lifting

2. Sustained standing and walking

3. Work under stress

4. Varied work hours and shifts

B. May encounter exposure to infectious diseases.