Licensed Vocational Nurse - ECC Emergency Care - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Jasper
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: The Licensed Vocational
Nurse assists the Registered Nurse in the delivery of patient care.
Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, they are responsible
for administering direct patient care, treatments as ordered by the
physician and administering medications as outlined by hospital
policy and procedure. Responsibilities: - Appraises client’s status
and situation at hand contributing to comprehensive assessment by
the RN. - Supports ongoing data collection. - Participates in the
planning of nursing care needs and implementation of an
individualized plan of care. - Implements appropriate aspects of
care within LVN scope of practice including laws that are
applicable to the LVN practice setting. - Reinforces teaching plan
for patients with common health problem and well defined learning
needs. - Completes assignments in an organized, effective, and
efficient manner. Provides direct basic care to assigned patients.
- Responds to patient/family needs and question in a timely and
appropriate manner. - Keeps patients/family informed prior to,
during, and after treatments/procedures are performed. - Uses
supplies and equipment appropriately; documents use in the medical
record and records charges appropriately. - Complies with time
keeping system. Prompt in reporting for duty. Accrues no unexcused
absences, and no more than three unscheduled absences. - Follows
nursing policy and procedures in accurate administration of
medication, IV therapy, and blood therapy. Recognizes and responds
to overt medication reactions. Reports errors to the RN promptly. -
Shares information accurately with supervising RN in timely manner.
- Patient care reflects identification of normal and abnormal signs
and symptoms in the patient’s physiological status. Patient care
identifies psychosocial needs of the patient and family. -
Normal/abnormal data is reported to the RN in a clear, concise,
organized, and in a timely manner. - Documents observations,
treatments, nursing intervention, and patient response in the
patient record. - Follows hospital and/or unit policy for dress and
personal hygiene. - Follows necessary safety precautions, hospital
policies, and departmental policies. - Completes infection control,
safety, and other assigned education. - Follows hospital policies
and/or departmental rules. - Follows the CHRISTUS Health Guidelines
related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of
Protected Health Information (PHI). - Associate timely completes
all required educational assignments. - Seeks out new learning
experiences. - Identifies strengths as well as areas where
development would be beneficial. Establishes goals with guidance. -
Contributes to an environment that is conducive to the clinical
education of nursing students, other health care students and
practice setting. Shares information, explains nursing
interventions and/or demonstrates hospital procedures. -
Participates in unit quality improvement. Assists with monitoring.
Reports problems that interfere with effective functioning of unit
to manager/charge nurse. - Participates in 80% of prescribed
in-service programs and departmental meetings. When unable to
attend (20% max) follows up to obtain information discussed.
Requirements: Education/Skills - Graduate of a State Board
accredited Vocational School of Nursing or equivalent Experience -
Six (6) months experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications - Current license or permit to practice professional
nursing in the State of Texas - AHA BLS – within two (2) weeks of
employment - AHA ACLS Certification– within eight (8) weeks of
employment Work Schedule: 11AM - 11PM Work Type: Per Diem As
Needed
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Port Arthur , Licensed Vocational Nurse - ECC Emergency Care - PRN, Healthcare , Jasper, Texas
