Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Location: Austin, TX
Position Type: Contract
Duration: November 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024

Pay:

• Starting salary of $35 per hour.
• $1000 bonus for completing the full contract ($500 after the first 3 months, $500 after 6 months).

Qualifications Required:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience.
• Valid licenses/certifications in the state of Texas (TX):
  • Valid American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS).
  • Valid Regular Driver License (DL).
  • Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS).
  • Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.

Preferred:

• Experience in psychiatric care.
• LVN license number.

Overview:

We have an urgent need for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) for a psychiatric hospital in Austin, TX. Candidates with psychiatric experience are highly preferred, as they will be working with both kids and adults. The contract will begin on November 1st and is located at Austin State Hospital.

Current Open Shifts:

• 6:45am-3:15pm (7a to 3p) or 2:45pm-11:15pm (3p to 11p).
• Every other weekend off (non-negotiable).

Additional Shift Information:

• Candidates must be available for 10 consecutive days of training, Monday to Friday, 8-5 (non-negotiable).
• LVNs willing to work every Saturday and Sunday are also of interest. Weekend shifts may be 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, or 7am-11pm. If working the weekend schedule, an additional 8-hour shift can be picked up for a full 40-hour workweek.

Job Requirements for All Candidates:

• Regular attendance at work.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Possession of a valid Drivers License.
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent.
• Preferably experienced in direct client care.
• Basic computer skills.

Other Requirements:

• COVID-19 testing with a negative result is required (facility provides).
• Successful completion of a urine drug screen and background check 
• Successful completion of an FBI fingerprint background check (facility provides).

Duties of Direct Care LVN:

As a Direct Care LVN, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing care, treatment, and general welfare to individuals with complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health issues.
• Performing routine and non-routine nursing tasks such as medication administration, wound care, breathing treatments, specimen collection, gastrostomy care, and emergency care.
• Assisting RNs in implementing protocols, procedures, and programs to improve overall health and safety.
• Working under the limited supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) with latitude for initiative and independent judgment.