Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Management and Training Corporation•Littlefield, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Texas Civil Commitment Medical Center in Littlefield, Texas. The role pays $30 per hour and includes a $5,000 bonus. It is a full-time position on the 2 p.m.–10 p.m. shift. The LVN provides nursing care to clients, supports provider examinations and sick-call assessment, administers and documents medication, and helps maintain a safe, secure, and confidential medical unit. The position requires a current Texas or compact-state LVN license, CPR certification, a valid driver’s license unless waived by management, and required facility security clearance. One year of experience is preferred. The LVN must complete required pre-service and annual training and maintain valid licensure and TCCO security clearance.

Requirements

Degree in nursing.
Current, valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license in Texas or a compact state; licensure must be maintained to remain employed in the position.
Current CPR certification.
Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance, including TCCO security clearance.
Must successfully complete required pre-service and annual training requirements after hire.
Ability to perform duties involving long periods of standing and walking.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with the provider line and prepare examination rooms and equipment.
Properly document nursing care.
Maintain the security and confidentiality of medical records and comply with applicable HIPAA rules.
Under provider direction, examine and assess clients with illnesses or injuries, consult with a physician regarding emergency-room referrals when indicated, and document care appropriately.
Observe and record client behavior, assess and triage clients, and complete appropriate documentation.
Under RN direction and in accordance with approved standing orders, assess clients reporting to sick call and make treatment recommendations to the RN or on-duty advanced practice provider.
Respond to accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including providing basic emergency medical aid, moving people from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
Operate pill call, dispense medication, and document it according to applicable policies and procedures; push or wheel the pill cart around the facility campus.
Control medications, syringes, and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, particularly those covering controlled substances.
Provide health counseling and education individually or in groups as required.
Review and process reports and documents in a timely manner.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and promote communication and appropriate flow of information in the medical unit.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance.
Keep equipment and the work area clean and use appropriate sanitation methods.
Practice cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
Maintain accountability for clients and property and adhere to safety practices.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior, intervening when inappropriate behavior occurs, and providing staff with feedback about social-skills procedures and intervention techniques.