Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Contract Per Hour

Qualifications : Required : 1 plus years of experience in ANY of the following: Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Long Term Acute Care (LTAC/LTACH) Clinical Documentation Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Preferred : Covid-19 Vaccine Varicella MMR T-Dap TB HepB Current Physical Flu IV Certified Overview : Required Skills and Experience : Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program Current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas 1 plus years of Med/Surg or LTAC experience Current BLS-HP required LVN's must be IV Therapy Certified What You Need To Know : 2 Full-Time Day shift positions 0445-1715 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 Outpatient 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 a physician is present, assist the physician with sick call Applies surgical dressings and bandages Provides emergency first-aid care Checks and records vital signs Instruct inmates concerning discharge planning Observe signs and symptoms during sick calls when the 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 Consult with supervisor on problem cases Checks and orders supplies Maintains accurate medical records Provides health care education to inmates