Licensed Vocational Nurse - Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse with experience to work at a state supported living center in Carlsbad, TX. A successful candidate will have at least 1 year experience as an LVN. Contact us today to help secure your next position! We pay weekly, Offer Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) and Life Insurance), offer competitive rates and know you will be delighted with our service!
Pay-rate:
Local Rate: $32/hr
Travel Rate: $35/hr ($15/hr + $20 travel stipend)
Shift:
2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) & Life insurance
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.

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).
• 1 year, but preferably 2+ years as a direct care nurse
• Current BLS
• Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer & electronic health record skills preferred.