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POSITION TYPE: Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse – LVN/LPN

SPECIALTY UNIT: Home Health – Medical / Surgical (Med/Surg) – Emergency Room (ER)

LOCATION: Dallas, TX

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN/LPN) provides medical support to physicians, registered nurses, and patients. They provide routine care, take vital information from patients, provide information about treatments and prescriptions, and observe patient health.

Responsibilities:

• Recording the patient’s history
• Giving medication as prescribed by the physician
• Taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
• Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
• Giving injections of medications
• Providing immunizations
• Monitoring fluid/food intake and output
• Moving patients safely
• Observing patient reactions to medications
• Observing patient mental health status
• Providing emotional support
• Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing
• May contribute to and implement the plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse and document as needed.

Job Benefits:

•      Competitive salary

•      Direct Deposit

•      401K

•      Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

•      Employee discount program

•      Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

•      Current nursing license in the applicable state.

•      OASIS experience preferred but not required.

•      Minimum 1 year experience in nursing preferred.

•      Home Health nursing a preferred.