Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Surgical

Company: Las Palmas Medical Center
Location: El Paso
Posted on: February 5, 2025

Job Description:

Description IntroductionDo you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Las Palmas Medical Center our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a(an) Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Surgical to join our healthcare family.BenefitsLas Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.Learn more about Employee BenefitsNote: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
  At Las Palmas Medical Center, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurses path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life for life and empowers their passion for patient care. Apply today for our Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Surgical opportunity.Job Summary and QualificationsThe LVN staff nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures of Las PalmasDel Sol Healthcare and the Texas Board of Nursing. In collaboration with the patient, the patients family and other members of the health care team, the clinical LVN works under the direction of a Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient careWhat you will do in this role:
  • Provide direct, evidence-based care to patients as directed by the physician or RN.
  • Assist with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed.
  • Perform lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after demonstrating competency.
  • Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
  • Serve as a resource to department staff, students and volunteers to help deliver quality patient care.What qualifications you will need:
    REQUIRED LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATION
    • LVN licensed in state of Texas or Compact State
    • BCLS certified.REQUIRED EDUCATION:
      • Completion of LVN programPREFERRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
        • Preferred experience as LVN 1-2 years Med-Surg.
        • Specialty certification/training as appropriate.
        • Read and write Basic English with the basic skills necessary to understand and transfer physicians orders.
        • Ability to move an excess of 100 pounds, with assistance from other staff.
        • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
        • Computer skills.
        • Ability to work as a team member within a team to ensure quality patient care.Las Palmas Medical Centeris a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the regions only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, womens services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
          "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
          HCA Healthcare Co-Founder Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Licensed Vocational Nurse Medical Surgical opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Required
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