Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

J-l-consulting-partners-llc; New Boston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in New Boston, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver direct nursing care to residents. Responsibilities include providing nursing services, assisting physicians, and maintaining medical records. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience in Med-Surg or LTAC, along with a valid LVN certification and BLS certification. The position offers four full-time day shifts and one full-time night shift, catering to a dynamic and challenging healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Med-Surg or LTAC.
• Certified as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services and treatments appropriate for inmate care.
• Interpret physician's orders and assist during sick call.
• Check and record vital signs and maintain medical records.

Skills

Clinical Documentation

Med-Surg

IV Therapy Certification

Education

Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certification

Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Job description

About the job Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

About the job LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Full Description

Client Company Info

What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on three campuses and a network of clinics.

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse this position is responsible for the most direct and personal tasks ensuring our residents are cared for. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
• Interprets physicians orders
• When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
• Provides emergency first aid care
• Checks and records vital signs
• 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

Required

• 1+ years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Med-Surg or LTAC
  • Clinical Documentation
• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Preferred

• Do you have a Covid-19 Vaccine, Varicella, MMR, T-Dap, TB, HepB, Current Physical, Flu?
• Are you IV Therapy Certified?

Shift

4 Full Time Day Shift

1 Full Time Night Shift

Day shift X4 LVNs 0545-1815 Night shift x1 LVN 1745-0615