LPN LVN I

LaSalle Corrections; Groesbeck (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Limestone County Detention Center in Groesbeck, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a full-time, on-site health services position. You will assist physicians, record patient histories, administer medications, collect samples, and help manage care for offender patients under established protocols.

The role requires an LVN license, nursing degree, 1–2 years of LVN experience, and strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Qualifications

• Must have LVN license and nursing degree.
• Two years LVN experience preferred.
• Experience in hospital, clinic, or institutional setting desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians in sick calls and physical exams under orders.
• Record health complaints and patient histories; record vital signs.
• Administer medications and injections; collect specimens for lab work.
• Maintain health service records and reports; ensure equipment is ready for use.
• Provide emergency health services in life-threatening situations; participate in triage.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office

Education

LVN license

Nursing degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Limestone County Detention Center
910 N Tyus St
Groesbeck, TX 76642, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $34 USD per hour
• Service Workers
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: LPNLV002471

Description

Pay: $34.00 per hour

Shift Differential:

$4.00 per hour 3p-7p

$8.00 per hour 7p-7a

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in sick call screening and physical examinations under the supervision of physicians and based upon the physician’s orders and protocols. Records health care complaints and takes patient histories. Takes and records necessary vital signs for patients. Collects samples for laboratory examinations and issues routine medications. Records treatment provided according to physician’s orders and protocol.

Assists physicians in providing emergency health services in life threatening medical emergencies, including suicide prevention.

Participates in the screening and primary management of providing health services to offender patients in confinement based upon physician’s orders and using physician’s protocols.

Maintains examination rooms and checks operational status of health services equipment and supplies to ensure secure, ready to use status.

Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain paraprofessional capability and proficiency.

Maintains health services records and prepares designated reports as required.

Conducts initial and ongoing medical examinations and assessments, documents results of assessments.

Gives injections, takes blood pressure and temperatures.

Prepares, administers and records medications.

Collects urine, draws blood and administers oxygen.

Cares for minor wounds (sterile techniques).

Performs other duties as required

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Experience in providing health support services in a hospital, clinic, or infirmaries is highly desirable

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Must have two (1) years of Licensed Vocational Nursing experience

Experience working in an institutional or residential setting is preferred.

Must possess a license to practice as a professional nurse.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

Continuous sitting for up to 2-3 hours

Continuous periods of walking and standing for 4 or more hours per shift

Occasional climbing stairs up to 3 times per shift

Remaining awake and alert while on duty for 12 or more hours per shift

Lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs periodically and lifting up to 50-100 lbs rarely

Frequently working on computer/tablets throughout the shift

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

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