Psychiatric 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-HP required What you need to know: - Full Time Days/Nights LVN positions - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - Rotating 4 on / 4 off -2 LVNs 7a-7p -1 LVN 7p-7a 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: Montford Unit 8602 Peach Ave Lubbock, TX. 79404

Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Psychiatric
  • Clinical Documentation

• Do you have the following documents: Varicella, MMR, T-Dap, TB, HepB, Current Physical, Flu?

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.