LVN​/Licensed Vocational Nurse​/Cardiac Cath

Position: LVN / Licensed Vocational Nurse / Cardiac Cath / Full Time
Responsibilities

Northwest Texas Healthcare System is a 495 bed system serving the city of Amarillo and the surrounding region. We offer the ideal combination of traditional values and the most advanced technologies in healthcare, plus the conveniences of big city living in a friendly, smaller-town atmosphere. From the beauty of Palo Duro Canyon and great recreational facilities, to our quality educational system, Amarillo is a great place to live and work.

A hospital is only as good as its employees. That's why we're looking for professionals who are dedicated and passionate about their work. We're looking for employees who can add to our culture of exemplary patient care and personal excellence. We're looking for exceptional professionals who share our vision and values.

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Position: LVN/LPN

SUMMARY:

The LVN functions under the supervision of the charge nurse or registered nurse delegating any tasks within the scope of practice for an LVN. The LVN is responsible for providing safe, compassionate and focused nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs, utilizing the principles of continuous quality improvement in collaboration with other health team members. Supports an organizational culture for Service Excellence and practices the Service Excellence Standards to all customer groups.

Job

Duties / Responsibilities:

* The LVN assists in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based on interpretation of health-related data.

* The LVN collects data and information, recognizes changes in conditions and reports this to the RN or charge nurse.

* The LVN cannot perform independent assessments as the LVN has a directed scope of practice under supervision.

* The LVN participates in the nursing process by appraising the individual patient's status or situation o known as a focused assessment, this appraisal may be a component of a more comprehensive assessment performed by an RN.

* The LVN will assess risks to patient safety and implement the appropriate precautions.

* The LVN will comply with appropriate and approved standards, as outlined by the organization and accrediting agencies.

* The LVN will comply with safety and injury prevention standards to minimize risk to self, co-workers, patients, and visitors. The concepts of the patient centered care delivery model will provide the foundation for all nursing care.

* Participates in and supports a process to measure, assess, and improve performance of management, clinical, and/or support services.

* Maintains regulatory compliance as related to The Joint Commission, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Texas Board of Nursing.

Benefit Highlights:

* Retention Bonus Program if offered.

* Loan Forgiveness Program if offered.

* Challenging and rewarding work environment

* Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off

* Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans

* 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan

* SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

* Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

* More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS

REQUIRED:

* Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

* Current state nursing license or permit to practice nursing in the State of Texas

* BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment. This must be obtained prior to providing patient care.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

* Ability to read and write in English

* Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors, and others

* Ability to remain calm during stressful situations

* Ability to respond to pages

* Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions

* Bending, lifting (minimum of 25 pounds), grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing, and pulling

* Ability to understand and…