Kerrville State Hospital, LVN - Full Time

Kerrville State Hospital through Whitestone Healthcare

Hospital Address: 721 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX 78028

Pay and Benefits:

• $31 an hour

• Paid every Friday.

• Insurance available for Full-Time Employees (must work a minimum of 30 hours per week)

Shift:

• 3p-11p and 11p-7a

• Available to work every other weekend.

Term: 6-to-12-month commitment with option to renew.

Orientation: Classroom orientation Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm for approximately 3-4 weeks.

Job Description:

Performs advanced vocational nursing work. Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at Kerrville State Hospital who have complex medical, mental health and/or behavioral health issues. Performs basic and advanced routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Administers medication to patients. Collects specimens for lab work and performs health screenings. Instructs direct support professionals and other staff on how to provide service and care that support the individual’s medical needs. Performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations. Keeps informed of and follows all agency and Kerrville State Hospital policies and procedures. Provides direction and assists with on-the-job training to others such as newly hired LVNs and direct care staff. Provides on-the-job nursing instruction and training for new LVNs, within their scope of practice, as requested by RN Supervisor. Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes and provides input to other members of the healthcare team. Assists RNs with implementation of protocols, procedures and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals. Works under the limited supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Requirements for all candidates:
• Must be licensed LVN and able to practice in Texas
• Preferably 1+ years as a direct care nurse
• 1+ years of psychiatric nursing experience preferred
• Approximate start date first and 16th of every month
• Minimum 6 month or 1 year contract
• All compliance must be met before candidate can start. No exceptions.

Other:

• Must have valid photo ID and current American Heart Association CPR certification

• Must have a valid license in Texas or a compact state.
• Must have negative PPD results within last 12 months
• COVID-19 testing with negative result required (we provide)
• COVID-19 Vaccination card if applicable
• Must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and background check (you provide)
• Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check (we provide)

Training will consist of four weeks of training from 8 am to 5 pm, Mon-Fri.

Job Requirements

• Must Pass Drug Screen and Background

Credential Requirements

• Active Nursing License

• Current American Heart Association BLS

• Current TB (if you have a positive TB, Chest X-ray is required)

• Current Flu (waiver available)

If you are interested, please contact me via text/call at (470) 688-4759.

-Walter with Whitestone Healthcare

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