Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $44/hr
Weekly Pay
Shifts Available: Shifts alternating to staffing every other weekend off

• 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• 10:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Location: Kerrville, TX
*3-Month Minimum Contract Assignment with option to extend

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs moderate to complex patient services work. This includes routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for people with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.

• Performs routine nursing duties.
• Work involves providing for the assessment, care and treatment of individuals. May train others.
• Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager and Shift Coordinator.
• The Unit RN may assign nursing responsibilities to the Unit LVN in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act.
• The responsibility of the Unit RN is to provide for and supervise the professional nursing care of the individuals who reside in the facility.
• The Unit RN is a member of the professional team and shares responsibility with other team members for the development of the individual’s program.
• Work involves communication skills, i.e. relaying information to other team members, Primary Care Provider, nurses; data entry, documentation, completing reports, maintaining personnel records, supervisory duties of LVNs and psychiatric nursing assistants, and following all facility rules/policies.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Licensed to practice as a Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Photo ID

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Prior experience performing nursing duties
• Must demonstrate considerable knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment patterns; of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures; of program regulations and procedures.
• Must be able to appropriately interact with individuals with developmental disabilities and staff members.
• Knowledge of nursing care standards, nursing procedures and techniques, and the principles and processes used in providing appropriate patient care.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., CPR, and ability to assess and care for residents and/or staff members in emergency situations.
• Skills in using reasoning to identify problems and in considering an appropriate resolution of situations.
• Skill in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
• Skill in the care and treatment of patients.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and to use an electronic health record system once trained.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to instruct others.
• Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

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