Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse

Adelphi is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to provide nursing services at a facility in Washington County, Texas. The ideal candidate will support the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

• BD-673-13

• Profession: Nursing

• Specialty: Licensed Vocational Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse

• Location: Washington County, Texas

• Facility Type: Residential / Long-Term Care Setting

• Job Type: Contract

• Contract Length: 6 months

• Schedule: 40 hours per week

             Shift Length: 8-hour shifts

             Weekend Requirement: 3 weekends per month

             Break: 30-minute break during each shift

       Shifts

             5:45 AM – 2:15 PM:

             1:45 PM – 10:15 PM:

             9:45 PM – 6:15 AM:

• Compensation: $40 per hour

• Completion of an approved LVN/LPN program

• Current, unencumbered LVN/LPN license to practice in Texas

• Nurses must have a background of working with the IDD, psych, and Dual diagnoses.

• Nursing experience in an acute or long-term care setting preferred

• Current CPR certification preferred

• Ability to commit to a 6-month assignment

• Ability to work 40 hours per week, including 3 weekends per month

• Must pass a background check and drug screening

• Must attend all required orientation and nursing education sessions

• Must be available for Orientation Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, for approximately 2 weeks.

• Attendance is mandatory, and punctuality is required, as missed sessions may be difficult to reschedule.

• Perform vocational and practical nursing duties within the assigned scope of practice.

• Provide care, treatment, and general support to individuals in a residential care setting.

• Perform routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote health, safety, and well-being.

• Collect specimens for lab work and perform health screenings as needed.

• Perform technical nursing procedures in accordance with applicable regulations and care standards.

• Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and documentation requirements.

• Support direct care staff by providing nursing guidance and instruction as needed.

• Assist with on-the-job training for newly assigned nursing and support staff.

• Monitor individual health needs and report changes in condition as appropriate.

• Evaluate nursing interventions and provide input to the healthcare team.

• Assist Registered Nurses with protocols, procedures, and programs that support health and safety.

• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse while using sound judgment and initiative within the LVN/LPN scope of practice.