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. Preferability 2 years - Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc. - Current BLS-HP required What you need to know: - Full Time Evenings LVN positions - 2p-10p Additional job details: Provides complex vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. May supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and performs Nursing duties within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Performs basic and complex nursing tasks to fulfill the health needs of the most medically fragile individuals, including the collection of lab work and other health screenings. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, facility and unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN Supervisor with on-the-job Nursing instruction and training of other new LVN's. Assists the Infection Control nurse by implementing measures that prevent the spread of disease, assists the QA Nurse in developing and implementing quality assurance programs, and assists in the implementation of therapeutic nursing programs. Address: Lubbock State Supported Living Center 3401 N. University Ave. Lubbock, TX. 79415

Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)
• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Med-Surg
  • LTAC

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."