THHSC-Licensed Vocational Nurse
6711 South New Braunfels Avenue San Antonio, TX 78223 US
Job Description
If you are interested in this position, please contact Lindsay Kopasz at 5867107959/Lkopasz@alinestaffing.com
Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN / LPN) Compensation
- The pay for this position is $27.00 per hour
- 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
- This position is a contract assignment with potential to hire on permanently based upon attendance, performance, and business needs
- The required availability for this position is orientation is almost 6 weeks Mon-Fri on 8-5.
- We are looking for LVN’s to help on the 7p-7a shift.
- Rotating weekends, set pattern when you come out of orientation
- Performs advanced vocational nursing work.
- Provides for the care treatment and general welfare of individuals residing at the San Antonio Hospital who have complex medical mental health and/or behavioral health issues.
- Performs basic and advanced routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals within the assigned areas and assigned shifts.
- Collects specimens for lab work and perform health screenings.
- Instructs direct support professionals and other staff on how to provide service and care that support the individuals’ medical needs.
- Performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations.
- Keeps informed of and follows all agency SSLC and unit/home policies and procedures.
- Provides direction and assistance with on-the-job training to others such as newly hired LVNs and direct care staff.
- Provides on-the-job nursing instruction and training for new LVNs within their scope of practice as requested by RN Supervisor.
- Monitors and oversees the work of LVNs and assigns work to LVNs as needed. bull Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes and provides input to other members of the healthcare team.
- Assists RNs with the implementation of protocols procedures and programs to improve the overall health and safety of staff and individuals.
- Works under the limited supervision of a Registered Nurse RN with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
- Must be licensed LVN and able to practice in Texas.
- Preferably 1 years as a direct care nurse.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
- Charge nurse or supervisory experience is preferred.
Lindsay Kopasz at 5867107959/Lkopasz@alinestaffing.com