LVN Sweetwater Surgical Associates (5268)

Job DetailsJob Location: 200 EAST ARIZONA AVENUE, 690 - SWEETWATER, TX 79556Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $34.59 HourlyJob Shift: DayPRIMARY FUNCTION: Perform skilled nursing care to patients, within scope of Nurse Practice Act. QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Vocational Nurse currently in the State of Texas. Experience of one year as a licensed vocational nurse and/or with comparable experience. Current certification in Basic Life Support must be maintained.  PRIMARY FUNCTION: Perform skilled nursing care to patients.  EXTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS: general Public, representatives of other health care facilities, physicians, and other in house departmental personnel. Patients and patient’s families/caregivers. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Duties of the position require moderate periods of sitting, standing and walking, may involve lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and handling equipment. The potential of some bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing when providing care to patients. Lifting up to 50 lbs. and occasional heavy lifting in supporting or moving patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Office environment.