Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Salary: $33/hr - weekday shifts | $35/hr - weekend shifts

Weekly Pay with benefit options

Shifts Available w/ rotating schedule and Ovetime offered 

• 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

*6-Month Minimum Contract Assignment 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 injection.
• Assists other medical staff, such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and Physician Assistants, in examining and caring for patients.
• Makes rounds and/or home visits as needed and works in other locations at the facility as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in performing technical nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with state regulations.
• Performs routine nursing tasks according to facility and state regulations. Under the guidance, supervision, and/or direction of a registered nurse builds the skills necessary to competently perform more technical nursing procedures necessary to meet the health needs of the individuals residing at the facility.
• Monitors individuals’ weight, diet, feedings, and vital signs. Monitors individuals’ health status after treatments and procedures. Instructs direct support professionals on how to monitor individuals after a treatment or procedure using instruction sheets such as that used for post-sedation monitoring of signs and symptoms.
• Timely and accurately documents and reports pertinent treatments and observations in the individual’s medical record (electronic health record or paper chart) in accordance with facility procedures and protocols.
• Responds to emergency situations to ensure the safety of individuals.
• Follows safety and infection control procedures of the facility.
• Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests when requested by lab personnel.
• Ensures the individual is positioned correctly prior to providing a treatment and, when necessary, assists and/or instructs other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.
• Ensures that supplies are available, in advance, to provide the required procedure or treatment. Takes inventory and ensures the home/unit is properly stocked.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed to practice as a Practical or Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Photo ID

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Prior experience performing nursing duties
• Must demonstrate considerable knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment patterns; of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures.
• Must be able to appropriately interact with individuals with developmental disabilities and staff members.
• Knowledge of nursing care standards, nursing procedures and techniques, and the principles and processes used in providing appropriate patient care.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., CPR, and ability to assess and care for residents and/or staff members in emergency situations.
• Skills in using reasoning to identify problems and in considering an appropriate resolution of situations.
• Skill in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
• Skill in the care and treatment of patients.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and to use an electronic health record system once trained.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to instruct others.
• Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Salary : $33 - $35