Your future role at a glance
Location: Waco, Texas
Facility: Ascension Medical Group Providence Lung
Department/Specialty: Waco Lung
Schedule: Full time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
How you'll make an impact in this role
Deliver compassionate patient care by partnering with the nursing and medical team to execute personalized treatment plans within your professional scope.
Monitor and safeguard patient wellness through continuous clinical assessment, ensuring any changes in condition are identified and addressed immediately.
Manage medication therapy safely, administering treatments with precision while vigilantly observing for adverse reactions to ensure patient stability.
Empower patients and families by providing clear, accessible education on disease management and post-discharge self-care to ensure a confident transition home.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Education:
What additional requirements you'll need
Clinical Expertise: Seeking a professional with a preferred background as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and specialized experience in Pulmonary care, including proficiency in managing COPD, Asthma, lung nodules, and the administration of Biologics and inhalers.
Operational Requirements: The ideal candidate will demonstrate a long-term professional commitment and possess bilingual fluency in Spanish to effectively support our diverse patient population.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.