LPN LVN I PRN

LaSalle Corrections; Haskell (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Job summary

Rolling Plains Detention Center in Haskell, TX, operated by LaSalle Corrections, seeks an LVN to perform nursing duties under physician supervision, including examinations, vital signs, and medication administration.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active LVN license with 1–2 years of experience preferred. Night shift with differential pay may apply; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assists in sick call screening and physical examinations under physician supervision.
• Records health care complaints and patient histories.
• Takes vital signs and collects samples for laboratory examinations.
• Administers medications and records treatment per physician orders.
• Assists in emergency health services and life-threatening situations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Graduate from accredited school of nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Rolling Plains Detention Center
118 County Road 206
Haskell, TX 79521, USA

• On-site
• Rate : $34 USD per hour
• Craft Workers
• Part-Time
• Requisition #: LPNLV002489

Description

Pay: $34.00 per hour

Shift Differentials:

6pm-6am $4.00 per hour

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 periods of walking and standing 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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