LVN/LPN IV Certified - Med/Surg Acute Unit

Overview

Shi fts Available: Nights

Hours: 12-hour shifts

Location : Pampa Regional Medical Center, Pampa TX

We are seeking a Medical Surgical LPN , sometimes referred to as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse . The Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) plays an important role our hospital by providing hands-on care to patients recovering from surgery, managing chronic or acute illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Working alongside RNs, physicians, and other healthcare team members to provide patient care our hospital's medical-surgical (Med-Surge) unit , LPNs focus on assisting with patient care and ensuring comfort and safety.

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options

• Employer 401K options

• Tuition reimbursement options

• Life, disability, and other insurance options

• Many other amazing benefits

• Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit .

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• M easure and record blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation

• H elp patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, and toileting

• A ssist with turning, positioning, and ambulating patients to prevent bedsores and promote recovery

• O bserve patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications and report findings to an RN or physician

• M onitor patients for changes in condition (e.g., pain levels, skin color, or behavior)

• R ecognize early warning signs of complications and report them to an RN or physician

• P repare patients for tests or procedures by ensuring they understand the process and are physically ready

• T each patients and families about basic post-discharge care, such as wound care, medication schedules, and managing chronic conditions

• W ork under the supervision of RNs and report directly to them regarding patient care issues

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current and valid state license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. IV certification upon hire.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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FacilityPampa Regional Medical Center

LocationUS-TX-Pampa

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CategoryLVN/LPN

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftNights

Job TypeNon-Exempt