Licensed Vocational Nurse (Contract LVN)

Role: LVN

Qualifications:

Required

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)

Preferred

• Are you IV Therapy Certified (yes)
• Do you have a COVID-19 Varicella MMR T-Dap TB HepB Current Physical Flu (yes)

Overview:

UPDATE: *Please provide a time when your candidate is available to speak with me in the Review description

* PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT THE UTMB CLEARANCE DOCUMENTS ARE HAND SIGNED

Required skills and experience:

Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas - 1 year of Med/Surg LTAC experience.

Current BLS-HP required - LVNs must be IV Therapy Certified What you need to know 4 day shift LVN positions (0545-1815) 3 night shift positions (1745-0615) - Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage - 4:3 rotating schedule Job selling points: - Ability to do a lot of different jobs Clinic in-patient med pass out-patient wound care cell side care ER critical care.

Additional job details:

- Provides nursing services treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety - Interprets physicians orders.
- Administers prescribed medication - When physician is present assists physician with sick call - Applies surgical dressings and bandages.
- Provides emergency first aid care - Checks and records vital signs - Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning - 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 - Provides health care education inmates Address: Beaumont Area Stiles Unit LeBlanc Unit Gist Unit.