Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Overview

UPDATE: *Please provide a time when your candidate is available to speak with me in the Review description* PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UTMB CLEARANCE DOCUMENTS ARE HAND SIGNED 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 AHA BLS - LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified What you need to know - Full Time 2 Night LVN positions - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - 4:3 rotating schedule 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 Time: 1745-0615 Locations: Lopez Unit 1203 E. El Cibolo Rd. Edinburg, TX. 78542

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC)
  • Geriatric/LTC
  • Long Term Acute Care (LTAC/LTACH)
  • Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
• ANY of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
• Do you have a Covid-19 Vaccine, Varicella, MMR, T-Dap, TB, HepB, Current Physical, Flu? Are you IV Therapy Certified?

Benefits

Company

Texas Corrections