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LVN/LPN | Carlsbad, TX
Carlsbad, TX US
Job Description
Spectrum Healthcare Services, a healthcare staffing agency, is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses/Licensed Practical Nurses for a facility in Carlsbad, TX.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need medical, habilitative, and behavioral support.
- Administers medications and treatments.
- Documents and reports pertinent observations, according to facility policy.
- Communicates orally and in writing to other team members’ pertinent information.
- Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals. Follows safety and Infection Control Procedures of facility.
- Monitors individuals for treatments and procedures.
- Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests.
- Provides education to individuals with specific health goals.
- Assists other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.
- Ensures that supplies are available.
- Manages individuals' medical records in Electronic Health Record or paper chart.
Position Details
Work Setting: Assisted Living Center
Job Type: Local Contract
Length: 6 month minimum
Start Date: ASAP
Shifts: 2:00p-10:00p, 10:00p-6:00a/rotating weekends
Weekly Hours: 37.5
Hourly Rate: $30.00-$31.00 hr.
Job Requirements
- Must have at least 2 yrs experience in nursing in an acute or a LTC facility
- BLS certification through AHA required