Licensed Vocational Nurse - Rural Health Center

<h3>Your future role at a glance</h3><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px"> <li style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none"><span><span style=" font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><strong>Location:</strong></span></span><span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none"> </span></span><span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none">Smithville, TX</span></span></li> <li style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none"><span><span style=" font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><strong>Facility:</strong></span></span><span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none"> </span></span><span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none">Smithville Health Center</span></span></li> <li style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none"><span><span style=" font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><strong>Department: </strong></span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none">Rural Health Center  </span></span><span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none"> </span></span></li> <li style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none"><span><span style=" font-style: normal; text-decoration: none"><strong>Schedule:</strong></span></span><span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none"> </span></span><span><span style=" font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none">Full-time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm</span></span></li> </ul> <h3>How you’ll make an impact in this role</h3><ul><li><p data-path-to-node="1,0,0"><span>Evaluate patient conditions in real time to ensure comfort, safety and proactive clinical care.</span></p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="1,1,0"><span>Administer prescribed medications and therapies safely while closely monitoring responses to prevent adverse reactions.</span></p></li><li style="--animation-duration: 514ms;"><p data-path-to-node="1,2,0" style="--animation-duration: 514ms;"><span>Perform essential diagnostic tests and treatments to support timely clinical decision-making.</span></p></li><li style="--animation-duration: 536ms;"><p data-path-to-node="1,3,0" style="--animation-duration: 536ms;"><span class="">Educate patients and their families on post-discharge self-care,</span><span> healthy lifestyle habits and community resources to promote lasting recovery.</span></p></li></ul><h3>What minimum requirements you’ll need</h3><p><strong>Licensure / Certification / Registration:</strong></p><ul><li>Required Credential(s):<ul><li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li><li>Licensed Clinical Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program permit (GVN) obtained prior to start date or job transfer date is required-OR-Temporary or Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license to practice in the state of Texas is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date-OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><ul><li>High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><strong>Additional Preferences:</strong></span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(30, 105, 210); font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 300; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(213, 122, 101); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><i><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></i></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Candidate Profile: Seeking a dependable, highly motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care.</span></span></li><li dir="ltr" aria-level="1" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; list-style-type: disc; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(67, 67, 67); font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Key Competencies: Demonstrates proven strength in interdisciplinary collaboration, effective communication, efficient organizational management, and team leadership.</span></span></li></ul><h3>Benefits that help you thrive</h3><div> <ul style="margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px"> <li><b>Comprehensive health coverage:</b> medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options</li> <li><b>Financial security & retirement:</b> employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance </li> <li><b>Time to recharge:</b> pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays</li> <li><b>Career growth:</b> Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning</li> <li><b>Emotional well-being:</b> Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources</li> <li><b>Family support:</b> parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits</li> <li><b>Other benefits:</b> optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more</li> </ul> </div><h3>Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity </h3><p>Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.</p> <p><b>Equal employment opportunity employer</b></p> <p>Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. 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