Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Hidalgo County, TX • Hidalgo, TX

40d

About The Position

This position provides routine (journey-level) vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients; May train others; Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Must be licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
• Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
• Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques.
• Ability to provide patient medical care, to prepare and maintain records, and to train others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nursing work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares nursing and medical summaries.
• Administers medication orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Monitors patients for treatments and procedures.
• Monitors patients' temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Collects specimens for laboratory examination.
• Counsels patients with specific health goals.
• Conducts appropriate screening tests.
• Applies principles and practices to assess, prevent, and control diseases.
• Maintains records pertaining to medication, deaths, illnesses, and the transfer of patients.
• Makes rounds or home visits.
• May participate in conducting therapeutic programs.
• May train others.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees