Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Summary

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 patients 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.

• Plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care under RN direction.
• Collaborate with professional disciplines to achieve patient care goals.
• Interact professionally with patients and their significant others.
• Provide direct, individualized nursing care based on scientific principles.
• Participate in committee activities, patient surveys, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to the Texas Nurse Practice Act and maintain scope of practice.

• Minimum Education
  :
  Graduate of an approved LVN program.
• Minimum Work Experience
  :
  No previous experience required.
• Required Licenses/Certifications
  :
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse license.
  • BLS – must complete before initiating patient contact.
  • ACLS – must be completed within 90 days of hire.
  • NIH Stroke Scale – must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  :
  • Input data into computer programs.
  • Familiarity with rehabilitation equipment.
  • Designated driver.
• OSHA Category
  : 1 – High Risk.