Licensed Vocational Nurse - 5N Respiratory Med/Surg in Corpus Christi, TX

The medical-surgical unit is a 36-bed unit that provides exceptional care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, laryngectomies, and post-op care for various conditions, infections, COPD, pneumonia, and other respiratory disorders. We also care for general medical-surgical patients. The mix of patients on this floor makes it a great starting point for nurses in our Residency Program and for nurses who wish to become Certified in medical-surgical Nursing and work at the top of their license with this population of rewarding and challenging patients. We are a state-of-the-art hospital with a brand-new unit.  We value the voice of our team and encourage participation and unit-based council in Shared Governance.  We look forward to welcoming you to the 5NT team, where you can practice your passion, and establish excellent foundational skills together with the opportunity to specialize in medical-surgical nursing. 

Summary:

Provides nursing care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed professional. 

Responsibilities:

Provides primary care to a designated group of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse. Assists in the collection of patient data used to determine nursing needs of the patient. Works with other disciplines to ensure a Collaborative approach to the care of the patient.

Requirements:

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing.

Experience

• Will accept a new graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current Texas State LVN license. 
• CPR - (American Heart Association)

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time