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Licensed Vocational Nurse performs various patient care duties, under the supervision of the Unit RN and Unit Nurse Manager.
Duties of Agency nurse
-Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
-Performs technical Nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations
-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.
-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 individuals 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.
Job Requirements for all candidates:
- Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated computer & electronic health record skills preferred.
- Licensed to practice as a licensed vocation nurse in the state of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).
Other:
- No extra time off will be available during the holiday season including Christmas, and New Years.
- Must have valid photo ID and current American Heart Association CPR certification
- Must have negative PPD results within last 12 months
- COVID-19 testing with negative result required (Facility provides test on date of OB)
- COVID-19 Vaccination Card (if applicable, not mandatory)
- Must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and background check (Relode provides)
- Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check (Facility provides)
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