Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Overview

Required skills and experience: - Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas - 1+ year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience - Current BLS required What you need to know: - 2 Full Time Day shift LVN positions 0445-1715 - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage The candidate will work as a Med Aide and a LVN when needed. Job selling points: - Ability to do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care Additional job details: - Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety - Interprets physicians’ orders - Administers prescribed medication - When physician is present, assists physician with sick call - Applies surgical dressings and bandages - Provides emergency first aid care - Checks and records vital signs - Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning - Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present - Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition - May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs - Consults with supervisor on problem cases - Checks and orders supplies - Maintains accurate medical records - Provides health care education inmates Address: Smith Unit 1313 County Rd. 19, Lamesa, TX. 79331

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
  • Geriatric/LTC
  • Long Term Acute Care (LTAC/LTACH)
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• I will need a copy of the BLS, TB, Drivers' License, and Social Security Card to submit for this job.

Company

We provide top-notch healthcare to communities in West Texas in various types of facilities in small, rural towns and bigger cities as well.