LVN Infirmary Care (Night Shift)
Company: Huntsville Memorial Hospital
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description POSITION PURPOSE Under general
supervision of the Registered Nurse, the LVN provides direct
nursing care to assigned patients; performs approved nursing
procedures. Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and
evaluation of nursing care. Serves as a patient advocate within the
healthcare system. Responsible for assisting patients with daily
care and activities, performs patient care procedures and
treatments to patients with complicated nursing problems and
assists with the care of patients in critical condition.
Responsible for assisting with the safety, comfort, care, and
treatment of patients according to established standards.
Participates in the Hospital’s Quality Improvement and Service
Excellence programs. Demonstrates understanding of the philosophy
and objectives, and adheres to policy and procedures of the
department and organization. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Every effort
has been made to make this job description as complete as possible.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only
duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of
specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment
to the position. Utilizes the nursing process to plan, provide,
document and evaluate care. Performs data collection for the
nursing assessment by a Registered Nurse. Conducts an ongoing and
systematic collection of data. Coordinates and plans delivery of
nursing care with a multidisciplinary team and administers
appropriate clinical decisions in the delivery of patient care.
Collaborates with the entire healthcare team to develop a plan of
care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
Delivers appropriate care to patients, at a competent level,
according to the needs of the patient and population served.
Implements the interventions identified in the Plan of Care.
Evaluates the patient’s progress toward attainment of outcomes.
Effectively communicates with physicians and other team members.
Provides patient/family teaching based on the needs of each patient
and plans ways to meet those needs. Administers and reconciles
medications appropriately. Adheres to infection prevention
protocols. Demonstrates an understanding of patient rights,
including those pertaining to confidentiality, informed consent and
privacy. Demonstrates adaptability, problem solving and
professional behavior at all times. Participates in a systemic,
interdisciplinary, and ongoing evaluation of programs, process
improvement, and desired client-centered outcomes. Promotes
individual professional growth and development by meeting
requirements for mandatory/continuing education, competence
validation; supports department-based goals which contributed to
the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and
resource to less experienced staff. Maintains patient
confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI. Actively
participates in survey readiness activities and assures that
department is compliant with all regulatory standards. Abides by
the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct. Maintains a safe work
environment and reports safety concerns appropriately. Performs all
other related duties as assigned. LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an
interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and
service delivery process through effective interaction with other
team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical
staff, patients, and visitors. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of a school of vocational nursing. Experience:
One year of Med/Surg experience preferred. Licensure/Certification:
Current licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas, or
immediately eligible. Basic Life Support certification required
within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered
independently. PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF WORKING CONDITIONS Frequent:
standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling & reaching.
Occasional: sitting, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling,
twisting. Visual and hearing acuity required; Color vision required
for perceiving changes in patients’ skin color and colors of
medicines and solutions. Work is mostly inside, with good
ventilation and comfortable temperature. Possible exposure to:
toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts,
potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases,
blood borne pathogens. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &
Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic,
Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off Short Term & Long Term
Disability Training & Development Wellness Resources
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