Travel Licensed Vocational Nurse - San Antonio, United States - Healthcare Staffing Plus

Description

Compensation :
$30 - $30 HourlyClient Job Ref


ID :
140349Travel Licensed Vocational NurseSan Antonio, Texas,

United States Job Title:
Travel Licensed Vocational NurseNumber of positions: 1Shift: Day shifts- 36 hours (weekends rotating)

Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: 06/29/2023JOB DESCRIPTIONPerforms 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.

Responsibilities:

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 individual's 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.
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.

QUALIFICATIONSMust be licensed LVN and able to practice in Texas.
Preferably 1+ years as a direct care nurse.
Charge nurse or supervisory experience is preferred.
Experience needs to be hospital acute care, LTC's, community clinics, public health, etc. (notHome Health or School Nurse).Must have valid photo ID and current American Heart Association CPR certification.
Must have negative PPD results within last 12 months.
COVID-19 testing with negative result required.
COVID-19 Vaccination card if applicable.
Must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and background check.
Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check.

Looking for someone who has experience volunteering or working directly with persona with mental illness or other correctional / state hospital.(Pref 6 months) Any other Phsy experience does not need to be in LVN capacity.

Requirements:
COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.

A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.

Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUSHealthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency.

We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism.

Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.
Required SkillsExcellent communication skils, Critical thinking skills, Reference Code140349 Job CategoryLicensed Vocational Nurse Facility TypeAgency,Hospital Based Pay Rate30 - 30USDPer Hour SpecialtyMed-surg Geographical SettingUrban,Metropolitan On CallYes Board CertificationYes#J-18808-Ljbffr