Licensed Vocational Nurse
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse; Licensed Vocational Nurses participate in the planning; implementation; and evaluation of nursing care. Licensed Vocational Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Licensed Vocational Nurses effectively interact with patient and significant others; while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. Licensed Vocational Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients with a predictable outcome based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Due to the broad range of medical conditions they encounter; they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.
Licensed Vocational Nurses have a professional obligation to participate in committee activities; surveys; and improvement initiatives. In addition; Licensed Vocational Nurses must uphold the standards of the Texas Nurse Practice Act; and must practice within their defined scope of practice.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education
- Completion of Vocational Nursing Program or Associate's Degree in Nursing
Minimum Work Experience
- No previous experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- CPR-BCLS
- NIH Stroke Scale (required before completion of orientation)
Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities
- Input data into computer programs
- Familiar with rehabilitation equipment
LVN, General Surg-Med Surg - South in abilene at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $65,520–$80,600
For context, most lpns earn between $65,520–$80,600 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.