NEEDED: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

LOCATION: 1900 Simler Drive, Big Spring, TX 79720

SCHEDULE: Not to exceed 40 hours per week, between 7:30AM - 4:00PM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen
• Must have graduated from an accredited Vocational Nursing school or program.
• Shall maintain current licensure as a Vocational Nurse in any U.S. State.
• One year, or more, of experience.
• Preferably experience in a correctional environment, but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

All duties shall be performed in accordance with standards and methods generally accepted within the field of Licensed Vocational Nurse services, and compliance with all Federal and State policy and regulations.

LVN shall be responsible for, but is not limited to:

• Provide direct patient care services in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards through the evaluation of patients and therapeutic treatment as ordered by Health Services clinical staff
• Perform nursing duties within the scope of the current licensure
• Administer medications as prescribed i.e., by mouth, intradermally, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly
• Assist with distribution of medications at pill line
• Monitor and evaluate the response to therapy
• Perform skin testing
• Perform venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining laboratory specimens
• Record and document patient care activities on appropriate records such as health history
• Record diagnostic testing, i.e., venipuncture for laboratory studies, visual acuity testing, EKGs (per instructions from mid-level practitioners or physicians)
• Process lab work to include filing on a daily basis.
• Maintain accurate logs of all reports in accordance with Bureau of Prisons and JACHO policy Screen laboratory tests/results for normal/abnormal lad values and notify the physician or physicians
• Ensure all sharps are secured, accounted for, stored and disposed of according to institutional and national policy
• Assist the mid-level practitioners and physicians in the management and oversight of chronic care clinics
• Review clinical records to ensure data is entered legibly and in the appropriate section of the medical record
• Possess knowledge of treatment of chronic health problems, i.e., hypertension, diabetes, and asthma
• Initiate emergency care as needed according to community standards
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures
• Ability and skill to operate EKG and laboratory equipment
• Knowledge of mental health disorders and must have the ability to screen for gross mood changes
• Ability to provide basic first aid, prevention care, and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses/injuries
• Perform duties as required, but accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with his/her educational preparation, training, experience, and nursing licensure laws

BENEFITS: Competitive hourly pay rate, Accrued Vacation, Accrued Sick Leave, 10 Paid Federal Holidays, and Healthcare Benefits Contribution.