Licensed Vocational Nurse

Loyal Source Government Services; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 44,069; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in El Paso, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse. The role requires providing direct patient care, administering medications, and working within a multidisciplinary team in a 24/7 environment. Applicants should have a vocational nursing license and at least one year of experience in healthcare settings. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a diverse environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of one year experience in a healthcare setting.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience in a detention/correctional healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice.
• Administer medications and perform screening of patients.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide emergency care.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish

Proficiency in using diagnostic materials

Education

Graduated from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program

Maintain a current LVN/LPN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Microsoft Office programs

Job description

Apply for the Licensed Vocational Nurse role at Loyal Source Government Services in El Paso, Texas.

Pay: $31.99 /hr.

Description of Duties

Nurses are the largest group of health care providers within the staffed facilities, providing care 24 hours per day. As part of a comprehensive primary care team (nurses, medical providers, dental providers, behavioral health providers, administrative staff), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses work in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care.

Common activities include intake screening, identifying conditions requiring referral or treatment, administering medications, supporting other providers in clinic, and providing a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests.

Required Education And Experience

• Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.
• Have a minimum of one‑year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting is preferred.

Required Licensure/Certification

• Maintain a current, full, and unrestricted LVN/LPN license in the state of duty or a compact state that allows practice in the duty state.
• This position does not require privileging.
• Maintain BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.
• Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential is preferred.

Attributes And Professional Qualities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Cultural competency.
• Integrity and honesty.
• Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).
• Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in using equipment, materials, and supplies for diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural and multi‑lingual environment.
• Utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services when necessary.
• Adapt to sudden changes in schedules and maintain flexibility in work requirements.
• Communicate proficiently in English, both verbal and written.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Navigate an electronic work environment, including EHRs, web‑based training, and communications.
• Moderate proficiency in common Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of HIPAA/Privacy Act regulations regarding patient confidentiality and PII.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within scope of practice and perform functions in accordance with current licensure, certification, and competency regulations.
• Administer medications via all applicable routes.
• Perform pre‑screening and intake screening of newly arrived patients using established tools; refer abnormal findings to appropriate providers.
• Perform treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, and other procedures as ordered.
• Collect laboratory specimens, perform point‑of‑care testing, or prepare specimens for laboratory processing.
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide emergency care, stabilize patients, and transfer to appropriate level of care.
• Assist other health care professionals through data gathering, care provision, patient education, and related tasks.
• May participate in involuntary, court‑ordered care.

Duty Hours / On‑call Requirements

• The facility operates 24/7/365; this position requires response during emergency activations.
• Availability for day, evening, and night shifts; weekends and holidays are also required.
• On‑call availability is not required.

Physical Demands

Requires physical exertion, such as long periods of standing, walking or jogging over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; or lifting moderately heavy patients or equipment.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and am able to perform the duties and requirements of this position.

Citizenship Requirements And Verification

The Prime Contract requires that employees be United States citizens or foreign citizens legally authorized to work in the United States. Subcontractors shall utilize the E[1]verify system in accordance with FAR 52.222‑54 to verify employment eligibility.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source is an Orlando‑based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, focusing on government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides custom solutions to private enterprises and government agencies, and is proud to partner with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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