OakBend Medical Center·Wharton, Texas
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals and groups of patients. Duties are performed according to physician orders and applicable patient care standards.
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct nursing care to individuals and groups of patient according to physician orders and applicable patient care standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION Graduate or Certificate from accredited program for Licensed Vocational Nursing. MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE One year clinical experience required; acute care experience in a hospital setting preferred. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Current licensure in Texas as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Certified Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES Completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support within one your of hire suggested. Computer SKills. ABOUT OAKBEND: OakBend Medical Center is an independent hospital providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients and the community since 1950. The OakBend family consists of outstanding team members caring for the community at three hospitals and many specialty centers. OakBend’s services and programs include its signature No Wait ER, an advanced trauma center, certified stroke program, hospital air ambulance services and a hospital-based skilled nursing facility. We remain committed to providing a rewarding environment to our team members, to providing necessary services to the community and to developing the best methods to care for our patients, ensuring a healthy future for generations.
Requires a graduate or certificate from an accredited LVN program and current Texas licensure. At least one year of clinical experience is required, with acute care hospital experience preferred.
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.
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