Licensed Vocational Nurse

Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Licensed Vocational Nurse to work in a supported living center located in Corpus Christi, TX.The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs advanced vocational nursing work. Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Supported Living Center who have intellectual disabilities, complex medical, mental health and/or behavioral health issues.

Pay Rate
: $40.10/hr

Schedule
:

• 40-hours/week;
  No OT
• Rotating Schedule
• 6:00AM – 2:00 P.M. OR 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM

Job Duties
:

• Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Performs technical Nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations after demonstration for competency
• Documents and reports pertinent observations.
• Communicates orally and in writing to other team members' pertinent information. Documents according to facility policy.
• Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals. Follows safety and Infection Control Procedures of facility.
• Monitors individuals for treatments and procedures.
• Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests (after competency is documented) when requested by lab personnel.
• Provides education to individuals with specific health goals.
• LVN II assists other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.
• Ensures that supplies are available.
• Manages individual's medical record in Electronic Health Record or paper chart.
• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provide care for patients – manage medication administration and treatments; provide medication education and complete documentation.

Requirements
:

• Licensed to practice as a licensed vocation nurse in the state of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer & electronic health record skills preferred.
• Must have valid photo  current American Heart Association CPR certification
• Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D:
  Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
• Company 401(k) plans with eligibility from the 1 st day of the month following hire.
• Dedicated Administrative Support Staff

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• 24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiries
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  Therapy and psychiatry services
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  Medical support and emergency assistance while traveling
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