Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Contract - $43.00 per hour - FOCUS Employment Solutions, LLC

Qualifications: 

Required:

• 1 plus years of experience in ANY of the following:
  • Med-Surg or LTAC
  • 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 Therapy Certified

Overview:

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 plus years of Med/Surg or LTAC experience
• Current AHA BLS required
• LVN's must be IV Therapy Certified

What You Need To Know:

• Full Time 1 Night (1645-0515) LVN positions
• 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
• Consults with supervisor on problem cases
• Checks and orders supplies
• Maintains accurate medical records
• Provides health care education to inmates