Job Openings Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

About the job Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Carlsbad, TX

Position Type: Contract

Duration: September 18, 2023, to March 17, 2024

Pay:

  • Starting salary of $33 to $38 per hour.
  • A $1000 bonus is offered for completing the full contract.


Qualifications Required:

  • Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the state of Texas (TX).
  • Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS).
  • Valid Regular Driver License (DL).
  • Recent TB test within the past year.

Preferred:

  • LVN License Number.

Responsibilities:

As an LVN  you will perform various patient care duties under the supervision of the Unit RN and Unit Nurse Manager. Key responsibilities include:

  • Administering medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
  • Performing technical nursing procedures in accordance with facility and state regulations.
  • Documenting and reporting pertinent observations.
  • Communicating orally and in writing with other team members regarding pertinent information.
  • Responding to emergency situations to ensure the safety of individuals.
  • Following safety and infection control procedures of the facility.
  • Monitoring individuals for treatments and procedures.
  • Providing education to individuals with specific health goals.
  • Assisting other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.
  • Managing individual medical records in Electronic Health Record or paper chart.

Job Requirements for all candidates:

  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated computer and electronic health record skills (preferred).
  • Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact).

Additional Information:

  • No extra time off will be available during the holiday season, including Christmas and New Year's.
  • Candidates must have a valid photo ID and current American Heart Association CPR certification.
  • Negative PPD (tuberculosis) results within the last 12 months are required.
  • COVID-19 testing with a negative result is required (facility provides testing on the date of OB).
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Card (if applicable, not mandatory).
  • Candidates must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and background check.
  • Candidates must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check (provided by the facility).