Licensed Vocational NurseLicensed 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. Job Quick Facts  BDProfession: 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 Requirements  Completion of an approved LVN/LPN program  Current unencumbered LVN/LPN license to practice in Texas  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. Responsibilities  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.