What are the responsibilities and job description for the LPN/LVN - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse position at SuiteMate Staffing Solutions, Inc.?
Salary: $44.00/hr
Weekly Pay
Shifts Available:
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Weekly Pay
Shifts Available:
- 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
- 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 basic and 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 individuals 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
- 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
- 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)
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Salary : $44
