Compensation : $30 - $30 Hourly
Client Job Ref ID : JX22002532919
Start Date : 07/26/2023
End Date : 09/29/2023
Security Clearance : None
Performs advanced vocational nursing work. Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing psychiatric hospital who have complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health issues.
Responsibilities:

• Performs basic and advanced routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals within the assigned areas and assigned shifts.
• Collects specimens for lab work and perform health screenings.
• Instructs direct support professionals and other staff on how to provide service and care that support the individual's medical needs.
• Performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations.
• Keeps informed of and follows all agency, SSLC, and unit/home policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and assistance with on-the-job training to others such as newly hired LVNs and direct care staff.
• Provides on-the-job nursing instruction and training for new LVNs, within their scope of practice, as requested by RN Supervisor.
• Monitors and oversees the work of LVNs and assigns work to LVNs as needed.
• Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes and provides input to other members of the healthcare team.
• Assists RNs with the implementation of protocols, procedures, and programs to improve the overall health and safety of staff and individuals.
• Works under the limited supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BLS and ACLS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) Certification
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Passionate about patient care
• Requires a minimum of two years of current LVN Psychiatry experience.
• Graduate from a fully accredited LVN program
• Active unencumbered LVN Texas state license
• One year of Epic experience

Requirements

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.