Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FT Days | Corpus Christi North
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North
Summary
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for providing appropriate nursing care, as directed by an RN on the nursing unit. Functions include gathering and reporting data, carrying out orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner, consistent with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of PAM Health. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Job description
Responsibilities
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) is responsible for providing appropriate nursing care, as directed by an RN on the nursing unit. Functions include gathering and reporting data, carrying out orders, and performing therapeutic procedures on patients in an age and population-appropriate manner, consistent with the policies, procedures, and guidelines of PAM Health. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications
Education and Training: Holds current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in the state where the hospital resides, or compact licensure if state participates. Current BLS certification required. BLS certification must be AHA approved within 90 days of employment.
- Current IV Certification within 90 days of employment, if required per state regulations.
Experience: One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in the state where the hospital resides, or compact licensure if state participates
- Current BLS certification required (AHA approved within 90 days of employment)
- Current IV Certification within 90 days of employment, if required per state regulations
- One year of inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience preferred but not required
Company overview
PAM Health Specialty Hospital of Corpus Christi North is a specialized healthcare facility located in Corpus Christi, Texas, operating under the PAM Health network. As a specialty hospital, it focuses on providing comprehensive medical rehabilitation and complex care services to patients requiring extended hospital stays and intensive therapeutic interventions. The facility specializes in treating patients with serious medical conditions, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, stroke recovery, and other complex neurological and orthopedic conditions. PAM Health hospitals are known for their interdisciplinary approach to patient care, combining medical expertise with physical, occupational, and speech therapies to optimize patient outcomes. The Corpus Christi North location serves the South Texas region, offering specialized inpatient rehabilitation programs designed to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. As part of the broader PAM Health network, the hospital benefits from standardized clinical protocols, experienced medical staff, and a patient-centered care model that emphasizes both medical recovery and functional restoration.