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LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

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2024-09-19 20:45:12

Job location Gatesville, Texas, United States

Job type: fulltime

Job industry: Healthcare & Medical

Job description

Job Description
LVN / Licensed Vocational Nurse

Location: Gatesville, TX 76528

Hours: 36 Hr Shift, Day or Night Shifts

Compensation: $42.50 per hour

Position Duties May Include:

- 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

Requirements

- 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

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