What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN position at Caliber?
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 year of Med/Surg or LTAC experience. Preferability 2 years
- Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc.
- Current BLS-HP required
What you need to know:
- Full Time Evenings LVN positions
- 2p-10p
- Additional job details: *
Provides complex vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. May supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and performs Nursing duties within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Performs basic and complex nursing tasks to fulfill the health needs of the most medically fragile individuals, including the collection of lab work and other health screenings. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, facility and unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN Supervisor with on-the-job Nursing instruction and training of other new LVN's. Assists the Infection Control nurse by implementing measures that prevent the spread of disease, assists the QA Nurse in developing and implementing quality assurance programs, and assists in the implementation of therapeutic nursing programs.
key qualifications
required
- Valid Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification/license
- Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification/license
- 1 year experience with any of the following:
- Med-Surg
- LTAC
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.75 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Weekend availability
Application Question(s):
- This is a local contracted position. this is not a travel position
Experience:
- LVN: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location