Job description

• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff
• Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure
• Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly
• Administer medications at pill line
• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line
• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy
• Perform skin testing
• Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens
• Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history
• Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity Process lab work to include filing on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate logs of all reports
• Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians
• Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and
• disposed of according to institutional and national
• policy
• Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics
• Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical record
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries
• Rotates pharmacy stock and pharmacy supplies
• Maintain pyxis and medication in pyxis
• Pharmacy duties as assigned
• Perform duties as required, but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws

Educational and Credential Requirement:
The individual/organization providing Licensed Vocational Nurse services under this contract award must have graduated from an accredited Vocational Nursing school or program.
The candidate shall maintain current licensure as a Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas. One year, or more, of experience, is required.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse must be certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation in accordance with the American Heart Association. The individual selected to
perform these services must be able to pass a drug screening and law enforcement agency background check.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $23.52 - $24.30 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Primary Care

Physical setting:

• Corrections

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Three Rivers, TX 78071: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• LVN (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• LPN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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