LVN

Overview

Address: Austin State Hospital 4110 Guadalupe Street Austin, TX. 78751 What you need to know: - Rotating Shifts - NO 12hr Shifts - Morning 7a-3p - Night 3p-11p - Must be available to work every other Weekend - Must be available for 13 consecutive days of training M-F 8a-5p. Required skills and experience: - Must possess valid LVN license - Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements - Must submit required drug test (Relode provides) - Must submit required fingerprinting (facility provides) - Must complete facility and HHSC required training (13 days - CANNOT miss) 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.

Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)

• Current ID, TB, Resume, 2 References, and willing to fill out a skills checklist

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."