Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

About the job Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Carlsbad, TX
Position Type: Contract
Duration: September 18, 2023, to March 17, 2024

• Starting salary of $33 to $38 per hour.
• A $1000 bonus is offered for completing the full contract.

• Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of Texas (TX).
• Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS).
• Valid Regular Driver License (DL).
• Recent TB test within the past year.

• LVN License Number.

As an LVN you will perform various patient care duties under the supervision of the Unit RN and Unit Nurse Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Performing technical nursing procedures in accordance with facility and state regulations.
• Documenting and reporting pertinent observations.
• Communicating orally and in writing with other team members regarding pertinent information.
• Responding to emergency situations to ensure the safety of individuals.
• Following safety and infection control procedures of the facility.
• Monitoring individuals for treatments and procedures.
• Providing education to individuals with specific health goals.
• Assisting other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.
• Managing individual medical records in Electronic Health Record or paper chart.

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated computer and electronic health record skills (preferred).
• Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).

• No extra time off will be available during the holiday season, including Christmas and New Year's.
• Candidates must have a valid photo  current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Negative PPD (tuberculosis) results within the last 12 months are required.
• COVID-19 testing with a negative result is required (facility provides testing on the date of OB).
• COVID-19 Vaccination Card (if applicable, not mandatory).
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and background check.
• Candidates must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check (provided by the facility).