Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care and assistance to ill or injured people at MTC Medical IAH Detention Facility in Livingston, Texas. The nurse works under direction of the health services administrator, supervising nurse, and professional service providers, following approved treatment protocols and MTC Medical and customer directives. Decisions are reviewed with the nursing director except for routine assigned LVN duties. The position is full-time and follows a 12-hour night shift from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The listed pay rate is $31 per hour, with a $2-per-hour night shift differential and a $2,500 bonus. The nurse may also perform work on an on-call basis as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of related experience.
- Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing program.
- Current, valid vocational nursing license for Texas or a compact state.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Responsibilities
- Assess detainees reporting to sick call and prescribe treatment in accordance with approved treatment protocols and under appropriate direction.
- Assist with provider line and prepare the examining room and equipment.
- Operate pill call, administer medications, and document as required by applicable policies and procedures, including pushing or wheeling the pill cart around the facility campus.
- Perform emergency procedures as needed and call a physician for treatment orders.
- Keep equipment and the work area clean using appropriate sanitation methods.
- Maintain the security and confidentiality of medical records and observe applicable HIPAA rules.
- Closely monitor potential catastrophic illnesses.
- Comply with applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
- Perform work on an on-call basis as required.
- Provide individual or group health counseling and education as required.
- Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary, and operational records, reports, and logs.
- Conduct chart reviews and review the status of detainees with serious health problems to ensure necessary interventions and treatment are completed.
- Perform rescue functions during accidents, emergencies, and disasters, including providing basic emergency medical aid, moving people away from danger, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Paid holidays.
- Bereavement leave.
- Civic duty and military leave.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- $2,500 bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
