Licensed Vocational Nurse

HealthCARE Express•Texarkana, TX

3d•$21

About The Position

At Health CARE Express, we take pride in staying ahead of the trend. Our reputation for evolving rapidly and growing our individual team members into leaders who make a real difference in our communities are just a few aspects that make our company an exceptional place to work. We promote personal growth for every team member and foster a unique culture that encourages a fun work environment. In fact, we take having fun at work so seriously that we have monthly themed dress-up days! We are currently seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our dynamic team. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in an environment that supports both professional development and fun, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

We seek applicants capable of multi-tasking with high attention to detail for our fast-paced environment.
This role requires a great deal of patience, a caring demeanor, and proficiency with computers.
Exceptional customer service skills, thoroughness, courtesy, and the ability to prioritize are essential.
HealthCARE Express values maintaining the highest confidentiality standards and attributes our success to our exceptional team.
If you are ready to join a dynamic, fun, and innovative team, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

Obtain vital signs including temperature, heart rate, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, and weight.
Insert saline locks and perform both basic and advanced cardiac life support.
Apply sterile dressings and remove sutures or staples.
Assist with pelvic examinations, perform EKGs, and cleanse and irrigate wounds.
Administer oral medications and apply various splints like volar, thumb Spica, ulnar gutter, and posterior leg splints.
Initiate routine lab tests following provider consultation, swab mucous membranes for cultures, and administer and read TB skin tests.
Perform venipuncture and administer medications intramuscularly, subcutaneously, intravenously, and intradermally.
Stay flexible for cross-training and occasionally take on tasks beyond the usual scope of practice.
Observe and address needs to align with the organization's values and contribute to fulfilling its mission and vision.
Perform other duties as necessary.