Travel LPN / LVN - Behavioral Health
Lubbock, TX
GQR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings

Behavioral Health - LVN/LPN - Mids

Orientation Dates: ASAP

• Orientation is the first 5 weeks from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday-Friday
  • no RTO during orientation
• When in training, candidates may only get 32 hours but will go into a 40 hour rotation after orientation
• If someone doesn't want a rotation, we only guarantee 32 hours
• 6-month contract minimum
• They are divided up by care needs and the nurse will be assigned to a unit based on their skill set but could still float to others
• Shifts are alternating to meet staffing needs.
• Able to start any day during the week, given 5 days before start date for processing all pre-employment requirements.

Length: 26 weeks 
Hours per week: 40 hours

• 2 pm - 10 pm working every other weekend

Shift: Mids

• 5 x 8's

Floating Requirements: Agency nurses are generally pulled first if there’s a need to pull to another unit. Initially, nurses are oriented to multiple assignments before settling in where there’s the biggest need.
Weekends: Must work rotating weekends
RTO: None preferred
Certs: AHA BLS
Licenses: Active Texas LPN/LVN Licensure
Experience Required:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as the licensed professional they are applying for.  For example, an LVN who has just completed RN school must have 2+ years of experience as an RN when applying for that sort of position.
• 1 year experience in a facility setting for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, and units with medically fragile individuals or areas with a higher acuity, more skilled nursing
• Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc
• Need to have clear written and verbal communication skills, they have to communicate with peers, DSPs, PCPs, and also the individuals who live here.
• Must possess valid LVN license.
• Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements.
• Must submit to HHSC required drug test.
• Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting.
• Must complete facility and HHSC required training. 

COVID Vaccine Requirement: Vaccine required

Responsibilities:

• Provide care for patients – manage medication administration and treatments; provide medication education and complete documentation.
• Perform computer data entry – Receive full training
• Licensed to practice Nursing in Texas (LVN)
• 1 year, but preferably 2+ years as a direct care nurse
• Competent in advanced skills such as gastrostomy tubes/enteral feedings, Foley catheters, tracheostomies, etc.

                     

Overview:
Facility Name: Lubbock State Supported Living Center
Location:  3401 N University Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415
Facility size: Pending
Scrub Requirement: pending
Parking: onsite
Pay Cycle: Sunday-Saturday
EMR:  Iris/Cerner

DESCRIPTION: Provides complex vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. May supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs Nursing duties within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Performs basic and complex nursing tasks to fulfill the health needs of the most medically fragile individuals, including the collection of lab work and other health screenings. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, facility and unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN Supervisor with on-the-job Nursing instruction and training of other new LVN's. Assists the Infection Control nurse by implementing measures that prevent the spread of disease, assists the QA Nurse in developing and implementing quality assurance programs, and assists in the implementation of therapeutic nursing programs.