Worker's Compensation Licensed Vocational Nurse

HealthCARE Express•Texarkana, TX

1d•$21

About The Position

HealthCARE Express is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to fulfill a vital role in our Workers' Compensation department. This position provides both administrative and clinical support, but more than that, the LVN serves as the face of the department for our patients. As a company, we believe in growth without complacency. We expect our LVNs to rise to challenges while understanding that support and teamwork are essential to success. We take having fun at work seriously and host monthly themed dress up days to keep our culture engaging and positive.

Requirements

Applicants capable of multi-tasking with high attention to detail for our fast-paced environment.
Requires a great deal of patience, a caring demeanor, and proficiency with computers.
Exceptional customer service skills, thoroughness, courtesy, and the ability to prioritize are essential.
HealthCARE Express values maintaining the highest confidentiality standards and attributes our success to our exceptional team.
All newly hired employees may have to complete a 4-day training session in Texarkana, TX as part of their onboarding process.

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs including temperature, heart rate, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and weight.
Insert saline locks and perform both basic and advanced cardiac life support.
Apply sterile dressings and remove sutures or staples.
Assist with pelvic examinations, perform EKGs, and cleanse and irrigate wounds.
Administer oral medications and apply various splints like volar, thumb Spica, ulnar gutter, and posterior leg splints.
Initiate routine lab tests following provider consultation, swab mucous membranes for cultures, and administer and read TB skin tests.
Perform venipuncture and administer medications intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, and intradermally.
Stay flexible for cross-training and occasionally take on tasks beyond the usual scope of practice.
Observe and address needs to align with the organization's values and contribute to fulfilling its mission and vision.
Perform other duties as necessary.