Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse
Job in
El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, 88568, USA
Listing for:
Loyal Source
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
LPN/LVN, Healthcare Nursing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 44000 - 48000 USD Yearly
USD
44000.00
48000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Loyal Source is looking for Licensed Vocational Nurses for employment opportunities in El Paso, Texas
Pay: $/hr
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Nurses are the largest group of health care providers within the staffed facilities, providing care 24 hours per day. As part of a comprehensive primary care team (nurses, medical providers, dental providers, behavioral health providers, administrative staff), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. Common activities Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses carry out include intake screening identify conditions requiring referral or treatment, administering medications, supporting other providers in clinic, and providing a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests.
REQUIRED
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting preferred.REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Maintains current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.This position does not require privileging.Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred.ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Strong oral and written communication skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Critical thinking skills.Cultural competency.Integrity and honesty.Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or competencies.Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses…
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