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LPN Job in Corpus Christi, Texas

Licensed Vocational Nurse - A8 Ortho / Oncology - Med/Surg

Company:CHRISTUS Health

Profession/Specialty:LPN

Location:Corpus Christi, Texas, United States

Job Type:Full-time, In-person, Permanent

Job Description

Description

The medical-surgical unit at Shoreline Hospital provides exceptional care for Ortho, Oncology, and Med/Surg patients. Our RNs care for patients with elective surgeries, fractures from the ER, and medical overflow. Our Inpatient Oncology department is the only acute inpatient unit in the region. We take care of patients who come in who may have a new or existing cancer diagnosis. We treat them with chemotherapy/hematology interventions when indicated, or may be treating them for symptoms related to recently having chemotherapy. We also care for patients who may have a secondary diagnosis related to having cancer. Our wonderful team is passionate about taking care of our oncology population. Our focus is to create an environment that manages serious situations/conditions with the sensitivity needed to enhance and invoke physical and emotional healing reflective of CHRISTUS Spohn’s Mission

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


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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST

We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.