Licensed Vocational Nurse
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Length of position: 10.5 months
Hours: Varied
General Description
Provides highly-complex vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Qualifications Required
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas
Sign Language: The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) is INTERMEDIATE. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.
Qualifications Desired
Proficient signed communications skills
Professional experience as a nurse in a residential and/or school setting
Computer skills to include word processing, e-mail and spreadsheets
Previous experience working with individuals who are deaf or have disabilities
Psychiatric experience
Pediatric experience
Knowledge of deaf culture
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Administers medication orally, rectally, internally, or by injection as appropriate.
Monitors clients for treatments and procedures.
Takes patients temperature, pulse, and respiration, and conducts appropriate screening tests.
Assesses patients for illnesses and/or injury, provides appropriate nursing intervention within scope of license.
Maintains appropriate records pertaining to medication, deaths, illnesses, and the transfer of patients.
Maintains and reviews client records.
Transcribes physician orders
Communicates health related information to parents
May assume responsibility for documentation of school health related clinic, such as vision or scoliosis
Instructs, counsels, and supervises clients in meeting their health care needs.
Arranges for adequate nursing supplies and equipment needed for proper patient care.