Job description
Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Big Spring
Pay Rate: $42/hour
Hours: 40 hours/week
Contract: 6-month commitment
Job Summary
Big Spring State Hospital, Texas is recruiting LVNs. Big Spring State Hospital is a mental health hospital. We have a total of 144 beds. 3 units with up to 48 patients on each unit.
Requirements
Must possess valid LVN license
Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements
Must submit to HHSC required drug test
Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting
Must complete facility and HHSC required training
Responsibilities
Provide care for patients – manage medication administration and treatments; provide medication education and complete documentation.
Perform computer data entry – Receive full training
Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for accrediting agencies; specifically, Joint Commission guidelines, CMS Standards, BSH Policy and Directives and HHSC Standards, Rules and Directives.
Requested Schedule
Shifts are alternating to meet staffing needs. Every other weekend off. Able to start any day during the week (M-F), given 5 days before start date for processing all pre-employment requirements.
Minimum of 2-3 weeks of on unit mentorship with a seasoned LVN
More information
Job skills
Patient Care
Medication Administration
Wound Care
Vital Signs Monitoring
Basic Life Support
Electronic Health Records
Infection Control
Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Shift availability
Flexible
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