Job Information
MTC Licensed Vocational Nurse III in Raymondville, Texas
Overview
Pay: $ 23.54
Direct Hire-FT
Location: 1800 Industrial Drive Raymondville TX 78580
Benefits Include:
Health, dental, and vision
Prescription drug and life insurance
401(k) retirement account
Long and short-term disability
PTO and 11 paid holidays
Employee assistance program
Position Summary:
Reports administratively to the director of nursing, clinically to the facility physician. Responsible for providing
nursing care and assistance for ill and/or injured persons. All decisions should be reviewed with the nursing
director with the exception of routine duties assigned to the nurse (LVN) in compliance with MTC Medical and
customer directives.
Essential Functions:
- Under direction of health services administrator, supervising nurse and professional service providers
and in accordance with approved treatment protocol, assess condition of and prescribe treatment for
detainees reporting to sick call.
Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment.
Operate pill call, administer medication and document as required by applicable policies and
procedures. To include push and or wheel pill cart on facility campus.
Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
Perform emergency procedures as needed and call physician for treatment orders.
Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for detainee care and facility operations.
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records. Observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
Perform work on an on-call basis, as required.
Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports, and logs.
Review and process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
Conduct chart review; review status of detainees with serious health problems for completion of all
necessary intervention and treatment.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in
the medical unit.
- Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take
appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
- Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters in include administering basic
emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and
evacuating people from confined areas.
Properly chart medical care.
Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to detainee lawsuits.
Requires prolonged periods of walking and standing.
Regular attendance required.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and
intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding
social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of staff, detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as
determined by management.
Education and Experience Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months related experience. Graduate of an accredited Licensed
Vocational Nursing program. Must possess current, valid vocational nursing license for the state of Texas or a
compact state and current CPR certification. Must successfully complete required pre service training. Valid
drivers license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by
management.
Post Hire Requirements:
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.
Senior Director,
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