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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Temporary

ACI Federal™

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Temporary

El Paso, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    _Perform and/or provide direction and support for the following services: _

    • Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
    •  Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee's capabilities and job requirements.
    • Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
    • Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
    • Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
    • Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
    • Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload.
    • Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
    • Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
    • Performs duties in a safe manner.
    • Follows the corporate safety policy.
    • Ensures safe operating conditions within the area of responsibility.
    • Encourages co-workers to work safely.
    • Identifies “close calls” and/or safety concerns to supervisory personnel. 
    • Maintains a clean and orderly work area. 
    • Other duties and projects as assigned.

    Job Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Graduated from an accredited Nursing school.
    • Active and unrestricted LVN State License and the ability to be favorably credentialed.
    • 2 years' of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
    • CPR certification.
    • Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills
    • Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
    • Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Location of services may at times be in remote, austere or challenging environments.
    • Must be able to perform duties in a stressful and high paced environment without physical limitations.
    • Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Current BLS, ACLS, PALS certification.
    • 3 years' experience as an LVN

     

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
    • May require bending, stooping and lifting as required for patient care and transport.