Bilingual LVN

About the Opportunity This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in the Health Services industry. Harris CountyHospital District offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement. The culture is truly collaborative. Everyone's input is valued. You'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do. Help Harris CountyHospital District be a leader in the Health Services industry by acting as the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who serves patients; educates patients and their families; administers medications; provides ancillary medical care; maintains patient stability; maintains patient nutrition; helps patients with daily living; keeps nursing supervisors informed; maintains equipment and supplies; performs routine laboratory tests; prepares cadavers for motuary; serves and protects the hospital community; updates job knowledge; enhances nursing and hospital reputation.

Qualifications

Spanish Language Skills

Experience communicating regular status to clients, superiors, and peers.

Listens attentively and actively.

Experience administering medication orally, subcutaneously, and through an IV.

Experience working in a hospital environment.

Works productively with others in the medical team.

Capable of performing general procedural nursing duties.

Plans nutrition programs and supervises the preparation and serving of meals.

Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of pain.

Ability to multi-task.

Builds trust and is patient and responsive to client's needs.

current license to practice vocational nursing in the state of Texas

Benefits We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes matching 401k, credit union membership, a retirement plan, dental insurance, medical insurance, disability benefits, prescription drug coverage, confidential employee assistance programs, pre-tax accounts for health care, life insurance, a vision-care plan, paid sick time, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacations. About the Company The Harris County Hospital District is the integrated public health care system for the nation's third most populous county. It is comprised of three hospitals, 12 community health centers, 13 satellite homeless shelter clinics, eight school based clinics, four mobile health clinics, and a free-standing dental center. The hospital district improves our community's health by delivering high quality halth care to Harris County residents and by training the next generation of health professionals.

*Harris CountyHospital District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris CountyHospital District is committed to workforce diversity. Employment contingent upon successful completion of background investigation. Drug-free work environment. Pre-employment drug screening required. Must be eligible to work in this country.