LVN needs in Carlsbad, Tx!

Location: Carlsbad, TX
Facility: SSLC

Start date: May 1

Length: minimum of 6 months (w/option to extend)

Shift: 8hr/ 40hrs/wk,- must be flexible
Needs: 1x (10pm-6am)

LVN Pay rate:

Local: $35/hr.
With housing: $28/hr. (subject to hotel availability and pricing)

Travel: $14/hr taxable $1000/wk. non taxable) / 14/25

** Must be 50 miles away from permanent residence to qualify for housing allowance**

Duties of Agency nurse:

· Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.

· Performs technical Nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations after demonstration for competency

· Documents and reports pertinent observations.

· Communicates orally and in writing to other team members’ pertinent information. Documents according to facility policy.

· Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals. Follows safety and Infection Control Procedures of facility.

· Monitors individuals for treatments and procedures.

· Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests (after competency is documented) when requested by lab personnel.

· Provides education to individuals with specific health goals.

· LVN II assists other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.

· Ensures that supplies are available.

· Manages individual’s medical record in Electronic Health Record or paper chart.

· Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

· Current Resume

· Active TX LVN license OR ( COMPACT LICENSE)

· Must have valid photo ID and current American Heart Association CPR certification

· 2 years experience in acute care/Subacute care/Long-term care

· Demonstrated computer & electronic health record skills preferred

· 2 current supervisor references

· Physical (within 12 months)

· TB skin test (within 12 months)

· Vaccinations: MMR/Hep B/Varicella or titers

· Must be able to pass background/urine drug screening

· Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check

*Important Note:​*

• No extra time off will be available during the holiday season including Christmas, and New Year’s.
• Facility does not offer OT (40 hours weekly)

· All compliance must be met before the candidate can start.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Physical Setting:

• Long term care

Ability to Commute:

• Carlsbad, TX (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Carlsbad, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $1,000