Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

Lufkin State Supported Living Center is requesting the following service: Position: (1) Locum Full Time LVN for 10p - 6a shift (8) Locum Full Time LVN for 2p-10p shift Term: 6 months Start Date: Immediate Candidates must be able to: - Attend 1 month of training without absences. 8am-5pm - Pass Drug Test and FBI Background Check - Have an active LVN License and BLS (or) CPR Certification BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: Performs highly complex vocational nursing work. Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the SSLC who have complex medical, mental health and/or behavioral health issues. Performs basic and complex routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Collects specimens for lab work and performs health screenings. Instructs direct support professionals and other staff on how to provide service and care that support the individual’s medical needs. Performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, SSLC, and unit/home policies and procedures. Provides direction and assists with on-the-job training to others such as newly hired LVNs and direct care staff. Assists Registered Nurses (RNs) with implementation of protocols, procedures and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals. Works under general supervision of an RN with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• 2+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • nursing
  • direct care
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)

Company

A Texas State wide customer who has hundreds of programs and services that help more than 7 million Texans a month live better lives, and it’s their strong foundation of dedicated people who make it happen every single day. Vision: "Making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve." Mission: "Improving the health, safety and well-being of Texans with good stewardship of public resources."