POSITION SUMMARY:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position is responsible for the knowledge and skills necessary to provide nursing care appropriate to the patient population served, including EKGs, vaccinations, health screenings, etc., as applicable and is a directed scope of practice which requires appropriate supervision of a registered nurse (RN), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), physician assistant (PA), or physician. This position provides wellness and nursing care to patients in an organized and effective manner under the guidance and supervision of a physician or an experienced RN. The LVN position communicates and collaborates with the physicians and an interprofessional health care team to facilitate, coordinate and maintain compassionate, efficient, quality care and achievement of desired treatment outcomes. This position demonstrates clinical competence when providing care, using technology, administering medications, and performing procedures, acting as a patient and family advocate in order to monitor and maintain patient rights.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• Licensed as a Vocational Nurse accepted by the Texas State Board of Nursing.
• Technical, clerical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills relevant to patient care/area.
• Certification requirements as defined by the certification policy.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing

Houston's oldest hospital is GROWING!

Welcome to St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), Houstons first and only downtown hospital delivering world-class care for the last 137 years and looking forward to the next century of exceptional care for Houstonians when they need us most.

Whether its for a scheduled surgery, the birth of a baby, an unexpected emergency, or an outpatient visit, we have staff available around the clock to provide you with access to immediate, quality health care. SJMC has been providing health care services to Greater Houston residents for over 130 years, which should give you great comfort in knowing that we have a great tradition of caring for our community. We strive to meet our patients expectations and encourage our patients to provide us with feedback on how we can help them have the best experience possible while theyre in our care.

Over the last years, we have expanded our services to include the Advanced Wound Care Center, Comprehensive Cardiac and Vascular Services, the Womens Center, the St. Joseph Maternal Fetal Medicine Center, and a Weight Loss Surgery Program, just to name a few. As you work with our physicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and other staff, you will be guided through your health care journey, from diagnosis to treatment, with compassion every step of the way.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are at the foundation of the care St Joseph Medical Center provides to our community we are privileged to support in all of our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.