Part-Time Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

Aleut Career•El Paso, TX

About The Position

The Licensed Practical/ Vocational Nurse at David Carrasco Job Corps Center reports to the Health and Wellness Manager and is an hourly, non-exempt position. Provides health and wellness care to students. Demonstrates on-going commitment to preparing young people for the workforce by modeling, mentoring, and monitoring excellence in the eight Career Success Standards of: workplace relations and ethics; information management; communications; multicultural awareness; personal growth and development; career and personal planning; interpersonal skills and independent living. Why This Role Supports Work–Life Balance: Predictable weekly schedule Flexible start and end times, can coordinate with school drop-offs for parents Supportive, family-friendly environment Steady workload with no after-hours expectations Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates and abides by ALEUT Core Values and operating principles. Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments during walk-in periods. Provides a wellness care plan that addresses students’ needs according to the protocol outlined in Health Standing Orders or refers students to the Center Physician/mid-level practitioner. Assists in conducting cursory exams for all new students. Reviews all laboratory results and flags abnormal results for review by the Center Physician. Follows protocol for infection control by adhering to the Bloodborne Pathogen Control plan and disinfecting work sites. Ensures the appropriate handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the sterilization of equipment. Documents each encounter with students in their health records. Promotes the wellness concept. Provides counseling/training to students to ensure they understand wellness assessment findings and plans for care. Provides handouts outlining wellness concerns. Conduct wellness groups as required. Attends required staff training sessions. Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency. Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, and adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility. Cultivates and maintains a climate in the center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn. Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed in such a position.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted license to practice in the state where the Center is located.
State Licensed Vocational Nurse’s License/Licensed Practical Nurse’s License and one year’s experience as a practicing LVN/LPN.
Valid State driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of nursing practices/procedures.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to carry out instructions with minimal supervision.
Must maintain CPR/First Aid certification—excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Communicate effectively and relate to the trainee population.
Operate office equipment.
In addition, individuals must be able to interact with team members and maintain an effective working relationship with all facility staff and departments.

Nice To Haves

Prefer two or more years of experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates and abides by ALEUT Core Values and operating principles.
Performs physical and emotional wellness assessments during walk-in periods.
Provides a wellness care plan that addresses students’ needs according to the protocol outlined in Health Standing Orders or refers students to the Center Physician/mid-level practitioner.
Assists in conducting cursory exams for all new students.
Reviews all laboratory results and flags abnormal results for review by the Center Physician.
Follows protocol for infection control by adhering to the Bloodborne Pathogen Control plan and disinfecting work sites.
Ensures the appropriate handling of specimens and equipment, as well as the sterilization of equipment.
Documents each encounter with students in their health records.
Promotes the wellness concept.
Provides counseling/training to students to ensure they understand wellness assessment findings and plans for care.
Provides handouts outlining wellness concerns.
Conduct wellness groups as required.
Attends required staff training sessions.
Clearly communicates and consistently models appropriate CSS and employability skills including personal responsibility and computer fluency.
Maintains accountability of staff, students, and property, and adheres to safety practices in all areas of responsibility.
Cultivates and maintains a climate in the center that is free of harassment, intimidation, and disrespect to provide a safe place for staff and students to work and learn.
Performs other duties as assigned.