LVN

Required Skills And Experience

• Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse Program and current license/permit as a vocational nurse in the State of Texas
• 1 year of Med/Surg, or LTAC experience.
• Current BLS-HP required
• LVN’s must be IV Therapy Certified
  
  

What You Need To Know

• Full Time 10 Days & 10 Night LVN positions
• Clearance documents will be sent to candidates during the Review stage
• 4:3 rotating schedule
  
  

Job Selling Points

• Ability to do a lot of different jobs – Clinic, in-patient, med pass, out-patient, wound care, cell side care, ER, critical care
  
  

Additional Job Details

• Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures appropriate for inmate care and safety
• Interprets physicians’ orders
• Administers prescribed medication
• When physician is present, assists physician with sick call
• Applies surgical dressings and bandages
• Provides emergency first aid care
• Checks and records vital signs
• Instructs inmates concerning discharge planning
• Observes signs and symptoms during sick call when physician is not present
• Reports reactions to treatments and medications as well as changes in the inmates’ emotional or physical condition
• May instruct and supervise correctional staff concerning inmate health care and needs
• Consults with supervisor on problem cases
• Checks and orders supplies
• Maintains accurate medical records
• Provides health care education inmates
  
  

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Healthcare Practitioners & Technical: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Skills: licensed vocational nurse program,ltac experience,signs,emergency care,diagnostic procedures,treatments,vital signs,medical records,checks,bls-hp certification,iv therapy certified,current license/permit,med/surg experience,health,nursing services