Licensed Vocational Nurse

Management And Training Corporation; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Prescription drug and life insurance

401(k) retirement account

Long and short-term disability

PTO and 11 paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Management And Training Corporation seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide nursing care to detainees under the health services administrator and nursing director guidance. Responsibilities include medication administration, patient assessment, and charting per policy.

A current TX LVN license and CPR certification are required, along with preservice training and a TX driver’s license if applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months related experience.
• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.
• Current Texas LVN license or compact state license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must successfully complete required preservice training.
• Valid driver’s license in Texas with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assess detainee health and prescribe treatment per approved protocol.
• Assist provider line and prepare examining room and equipment.
• Administer medications and document per policies and procedures.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of medical records and HIPAA rules.
• Provide health counseling and health education as required.
• Perform rescue and emergency procedures as needed and on-call.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Health assessment

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

CPR certification

Job description

Pay Rate: $27.50 per hour Employment Type: Full-Time, Days

Benefits Include:

• Health, dental, and vision
• Prescription drug and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement account
• Long and short-term disability
• PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Employee assistance program

What you'll do:

You'll be responsible for providing nursing care and assistance for ill and/or injured persons. All decisions should be reviewed with the nursing director with the exception of routine duties assigned to the nurse (LVN) in compliance with MTC Medical and customer directives.

Essential Functions:

Under direction of health services administrator, supervising nurse and professional service providers and in accordance with approved treatment protocol, assess condition of and prescribe treatment for detainees reporting to sick call. Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment. Operate pill call, administer medication and document as required by applicable policies and procedures. To include push and or wheel pill cart on facility campus. Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required. Perform emergency procedures as needed and call physician for treatment orders. Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods. Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for detainee care and facility operations. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA rules. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances. Perform work on an on-call basis, as required. Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required. Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports, and logs. Review and process all reports and documents in a timely manner. Conduct chart review, review status of detainees with serious health problems for completion of all necessary intervention and treatment. Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit. Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters in include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas. Properly chart medical care. Requires prolonged periods of walking and standing.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent Six (6) months related experience. Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program. Must possess current, valid vocational nursing license for the state of Texas or a compact state and current CPR certification. Must successfully complete required preservice training. Valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.