Wound Care LVN
Job Description
A-Line Staffing is now hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses in San Antonio, TX. The LVN would be working for a Fortune 500 company and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.
If you are interested in this LVN position, please contact Elizabeth at (469) 397-4329 or eivy@alinestaffing.com
LVN Compensation
The pay for this position is $23-$25 per hour
Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment
A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates
LVN Highlights
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 Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm (staying late until 6 pm one day of the week)
No weekends, call, or major holidays
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.
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Job Requirements
LVN Requirements
- Active LVN/LPN license
- Active BLS certification
- 1+ years’ experience as a practical nurse
- 1+ years’ experience with wound care
- Experience mainly in clinics and hospitals
- High School Diploma or GED
- Attendance is mandatory for the first 90 days
LVN Preferred Qualifications
- Phlebotomy experience preferred
If you think this LVN position is a good fit for you, please reach out to me - feel free to call, e-mail, or apply to this posting!