LVN

Sign-on bonus: $5,000. Location: 120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712 – Waco Main General Pediatric Clinic.

Schedule

Full time, weekdays (Monday–Friday) with occasional Saturdays. Hours: either 9:00 AM–6:00 PM or 10:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough patient assessments using clinical reasoning and best practices within the LVN Scope of Practice; findings inform RN-created care plans and goals.
• Participate in evaluating nursing-practice effectiveness and quality by reviewing specific nursing indicators.
• Create a caring, safe, healing, supportive, and therapeutic environment.
• Manage pain, promote comfort, and minimize suffering.
• Facilitate education for patients, families, nurses, other healthcare team members, and the community.
• Collaborate with team members and community resources to implement care plans under RN or provider direction.
• Employ problem-solving strategies and utilize available resources for patients, families, and staff.
• Monitor and report any changes in patients’ conditions to the Registered Nurse supervisor.
• Follow Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Field of study: Nursing.
• Less than one year of experience in a similar role.
• Current Vocational Nursing Practitioner’s License.
• Basic Life Support certification (can be obtained within the first 30 days of employment).

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of nursing and patient-care standards and procedures.
• Familiarity with rules and regulations from certifying bodies affecting nursing care delivery.
• Understanding of medical terminology, health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and management, and medications with their potential effects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse range of people.
• Critical thinking and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify and communicate changes in a patient’s condition to other healthcare providers.
• Capacity to provide care to patients of all ages while respecting individual experiences.
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, information security protocols, scheduling and payroll systems, electronic medical records, and email.

About Us

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, promoting the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what’s right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experiences.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well at every stage of your journey. Eligibility begins immediately for health and welfare benefits. Offerings may include:

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual beginning on day one.

Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.