Licensed Vocational Nurse

Loyal Source is looking for Licensed Vocational Nurses for employment opportunities in El Paso, Texas

Pay: $26.90+$5.09= $31.99 /hr

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Nurses are the largest group of health care providers within the staffed facilities, providing care 24 hours per day. As part of a comprehensive primary care team (nurses, medical providers, dental providers, behavioral health providers, administrative staff), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. Common activities Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses carry out include intake screening identify conditions requiring referral or treatment, administering medications, supporting other providers in clinic, and providing a wide range of treatments such as wound care, electrocardiograms, ear lavage, phlebotomy, nebulizer therapy, and tuberculosis skin tests.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1.     Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory.

2.     Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.

3.     Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

1.     Maintains current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.

2.     This position does not require privileging.

3.     Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers® certification through the American Heart Association®.

4.     Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred.

ATTRIBUTES AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

1.     Strong oral and written communication skills.

2.     Excellent interpersonal skills.

3.     Critical thinking skills.

4.     Cultural competency.

5.     Integrity and honesty.

6.     Verbal and written proficiency in Spanish (preferred, not required).

7.     Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting (preferred, not required).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1.     Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.

2.     Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment.

3.     Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands.

4.     Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements.

5.     Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) in order to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders.

6.     Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment.

7.     Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications.

8.     Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint.

9.     Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.     Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or competencies.

2.     Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.

3.     Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a registered nurse, medical provider, dental provider, or behavioral health provers as appropriate.

4.     Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. as ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse.

5.     Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.

6.     Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patient and prevent deterioration, and transfers patient to appropriate level of care.

7.     Assists other health care professionals through the gathering of subjective and objective data, provision of aspects of care, educating patients, etc.

8.     May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.

DUTY HOURS / ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

1.     This facility operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation.

2.     This position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required.

3.     On-call availability is not required for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking or jogging over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

My signature below acknowledges that I have read, understand and am able to perform, the duties and requirements of this position description.

About Loyal Source

Loyal Source is an Orlando-based workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus in government healthcare, technical and support services, engineering, and travel healthcare. Loyal Source provides exceptional custom solutions to both private enterprise and government agencies. Loyal Source is a military friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.

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Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

This contractor and subcontractor abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.