Stephens Memorial Hospital·Breckenridge, Texas
The LVN provides high standards of nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled patients across various departments. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, planning care, and implementing necessary interventions.
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Stephens Memorial Hospital is hiring for an LVN for the Ambulatory Care Services or (ACS) Department on a PRN or as needed basis.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for providing high standards of nursing care to ill, injured convalescent or disabled patients in the Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical Department, and/or the Ambulatory Care Services Department. The LVN works as part of SMH’s healthcare team and is responsible for assessing patient needs, planning and modifying care, and implementing interventions. The LVN is assigned to a primary nursing unit, but may be asked to work in any other nursing unit based on the needs of those departments and the patient population and is expected to function according to the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope in each department.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license with the Texas Board of Nursing.
1-2 years of hospital nursing experience strongly preferred.
Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining Basic Life Support (CPR-Healthcare Provider) certification within 30 days of hire.
Employee is responsible for obtaining and maintaining Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire.
The position primarily is located inside a healthcare facility. Occasionally requires work outside in adverse weather conditions.
This position is classified as an
OSHA category 1 position: routinely exposed to a specific hazard as a regular part of the job.
SMH is An Equal Opportunity Employer--M/F/D/V and a Drug/Tobacco Free Workplace
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited vocational nursing school and hold a current Texas LVN license. BLS certification is required within 30 days, with ACLS and PALS certifications required within 90 days.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.
