LVN/LPN / LVN/LPN / Texas / Any / Licensed Vocational Nurse Job

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses to performs advanced vocational nursing work for a supported living center in Lubbock,Texas. The ideal LVNs will be required to Provide for the care, treatment and general welfare of patients who have intellectual disabilities, complex medical, mental health and/or behavioral health issues.Job Quick Facts: Ref#:BD-673-07 Profession: Licensed Vocational Nurse Location: Texas: Lubbock Facility Type: Residential Facility Job Type: 6 Months Contract Shift/Schedule:2:00 PM 10:00 PM Start Date: Typically the 1st/15th of each month Rate: $33 - $36/hrRequirements: Licensed to practice Nursing in Texas 1 year, but preferably 2+ years as a direct care nurse Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc. Responsibilities: Provides complex vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. May supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, and performs Nursing duties within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Performs basic and complex nursing tasks to fulfill the health needs of the most medically fragile individuals, including the collection of lab work and other health screenings. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, facility and unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN Supervisor with on-the-job Nursing instruction and training of other new LVN's. Assists the Infection Control nurse by implementing measures that prevent the spread of disease. Assists the QA Nurse in developing and implementing quality assurance programs, and assists in the implementation of therapeutic nursing programs.