Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Job Description
A-Line staffing is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN this position has career growth potential with full time / 40+ hours per week.
If interested in this Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN position APPLY NOW for IMMEDIATE consideration
Brittney Blackman | bblackman@alinestaffing.com | text 5867107970
Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN Summary and Highlights:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN provides general nursing care for patients following established standards and practices. Promote efficient patient flow, assists with patient care.
- This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
- Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
- A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates
Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN Details and Compensation:
- Location: San Antonio, TX 78240 – 100% on site
- Payrate: $23+/hr - based on experience
- Required Availability: Mon-Fri 8a-5p/6p – no weekends or major holidays
Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN Responsibilities:
- Provides general nursing care to patients.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards.
- Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during examination and procedures.
- Observes, records, and reports patients condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians.
- Administers prescribed medications as directed.
- Screens patients for appropriate information. Instructs patients in collection of specimen samples for testing.
- Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
- Records patient data prior to each physician visit, including but not limited to, vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
- Performs EKG and oximetry readings as required by physician.
- Obtains blood specimens from peripheral sites as needed and in accordance with OSHA and universal precautions.
- Phones in prescriptions and makes other patient calls as required or directed by physicians.
- Maintains patient files, records, and other information.
- Initiate IV fluids and IV therapeutic medications in accordance with LPN/LVN state nurse practice act
Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Attendance mandatory for first 90 days
- 1+ year of LVN experience in a clinical or hospital setting
- MUST have wound care experience
- Graduate from an accredited school for practical nursing.
- Phlebotomy experience preferred.
- Current LPN state license and registration with the State Board of Practical Nursing in practicing state.
- Current BCLS certification required
If interested in this Licensed Vocational Nurse | LVN position apply now, text, or email for IMMEDIATE consideration
Brittney Blackman | bblackman@alinestaffing.com | text 5867107970