What are the responsibilities and job description for the State LVN - Abilene TX position at Direct Care Source?
***Immediate Positions Available***
$33.00 - 35.00/hour
Shifts Available w/ rotating schedule and overtime offered
- 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
- 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
- 6-Month Minimum Contract with option to extend
Essential Job Functions:
Performs moderate to complex patient services work. This includes routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
- Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injections
- Assists other medical staff, such as Registered Nurses, Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and Physician Assistants, in assessing and providing patient care
- Make home visits and rounds as needed and work in other locations at the facility as needed
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in performing nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with state regulations
- Perform routine nursing tasks according to state and facility regulations. Under the supervision, and guidance, and/or direction of the register nurse build the skills required to perform more technical nursing procedures necessary to meet the health needs of the individuals residing at the facility
- Monitor individuals vital signs, weight, and diet.
- Monitor individuals health status after treatments and procedures using instructions sheets
- Timely and accurately document and report treatments and observations in the individuals medical record in accordance with the facilities procedure and protocols
- Respond to emergency situations to ensure safety to individuals
- Follow infection control procedures
- Follow safety procedures of the facility
- Collect specimens for laboratory examination as needed
- Ensure that the home/ unit is properly supplied with PPE.
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Salary : $33 - $0