LVN - Day and Night
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Texas Corrections
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Required skills and experience: - Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas. - No experience required. - Current BLS-HP required. - LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified What you need to know: - Full time day LVN positons - Full Time Night LVN positions 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.