Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care jobs in Brownsville, TX
Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care administers nursing care in a home care environment under the supervision of a registered nurse or other medical supervisor. Provides basic medical care, including changing bandages, administering medication, and collecting specimens. Being a Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care ensures the health, comfort and safety of patients by assisting with bathing, feeding, and dressing. Monitors and reports changes in patient's condition to supervisor. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor. Requires graduation from approved LPN educational program. Requires a state license to practice. Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Licensed Practical Nurse
- The Arora Group
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Los Fresnos, TX
FULL_TIME
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Currently recruiting a Licensed Practical Nurse in Los Fresnos, Texas, to provide medical care at a facility that houses individuals detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses in IHSC practice in a collaborative environment providing ambulatory, emergency, mental health, and infirmary care. The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse. IHSC operates 24/7/365; this position is required to respond during an emergency activation. This position requires availability to work day, evening and night shifts; availability during weekends and holidays is also required. On-call availability is not required for this position.
DUTIES OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE:- Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and/or competencies.
- Administers medications as ordered. Medications may be given via the oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, topical, ophthalmic, and other enteral and parenteral routes.
- Performs prescreening and intake screening of patients newly arrived at the facility. Uses established intake tools for gathering subjective and objective data, referring abnormal findings or responses to a registered nurse, medical provider, dental provider, or behavioral health provers as appropriate.
- Performs various treatments such as wound care, vital sign checks, electrocardiograms, etc. As ordered by a medical provider, dental provider, behavioral health provider, or registered nurse.
- Collects laboratory specimens and performs point-of-care testing or prepares specimens for laboratory processing. Takes appropriate action on lab results received.
- Responds to medical emergencies and renders emergency care to stabilize patient and prevent deterioration, and transfers patient to appropriate level of care.
- Assists other health care professionals through the gathering of subjective and objective data, provision of aspects of care, educating patients, etc.
- May be required to participate in involuntary, court-ordered care.
QUALIFICATIONS OF THE LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE:
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Graduate from a Vocational/Practical Nurse program approved by a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. Territory.
- Must have a minimum of one-year experience in a hospital, medical office, or outpatient clinical setting.
- Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting preferred.
REQUIRED LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION- Maintains current, full and unrestricted LVN/LPN license by the state in which the duty station is located, or a compact state that allows practice in the state in which the duty station is located. Any changes to license must be reported to employer immediately.
- This position does not require privileging by IHSC.
- Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association .
- Certified Correctional Health Professional or Certified Corrections Nurse credential preferred.
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 25 years, has provided medical care to federal agencies. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over 500 healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of our nation.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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- 20 Days Ago
RN / LVN Pediatric Home Health Nurse
- Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health
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Brownsville, TX
FULL_TIME
- Angels of Care Pediatric Home Health is looking for Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in Brownsville, TX and surrounding areas. Angels of Care has been caring for the medical...
- Just Posted
Licensed Practical Nurse / Medical Surgical Floor
- Cross Country Healthcare
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Brownsville, TX
FULL_TIME
- Job Description As a licensed practical nurse (LPN), you'll provide patient care under the supervision of a nurse or physician. Working in a hospital, private practice, home health environment or othe...
- 18 Days Ago
Registered Nurse - Home Infusion - Infusion
- Res-Care, Inc
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Los Fresnos, TX
FULL_TIME
- Registered Nurse - Home Infusion Our Company Amerita Overview Ready for a change from bedside Nursing? Our home infusion nurses care for our specialty infusion patients 1:1 in the patient's home. Amer...
- 18 Days Ago
Home Therapies Registered Nurse- RN
- Fresenius Medical Care
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Brownsville, TX
FULL_TIME
- POSITION FEATURES:Dialysis Experience Preferred but Not RequiredFull-Time (40 hours per week)Monday-Friday 8am-5pmOur Home Therapy RNs provide patient education and training in a clinic setting with a...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Tesoros De La Fe Home Health LLC.
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Los Fresnos, TX
PART_TIME
- Provider position available in LOS FRESNOS-(SATURDAY 8:00-11:15 AM, SUNDAY 8:00 AM-10:30 AM) Job responsibilities include companionship and transfer assistance. Call us at (956)545-9718 Qualifications...
- 8 Days Ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry job
- Accountable Healthcare Staffing
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Brownsville, TX
- A facility in Brownsville Texas is looking for an experienced Tele RN. Start: ASAPDuration: 13 weeksShift: 3x12 hour shi...
- 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
Float Registered Nurse - Nursing Administration
- Mission Regional Medical center
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Weslaco, TX
- Overview Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and ...
- 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse RN Cath Lab
- Valley Regional Medical Center
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Brownsville, TX
- Description Introduction Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Valley Regional Medi...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse - NICU
- HCA
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Brownsville, TX
- Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse Progressive Care
- HCA
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Brownsville, TX
- Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for ...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse - Home Infusion
- Res-Care, Inc.
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Los Fresnos, TX
- Our Company Amerita Overview Ready for a change from bedside Nursing? Our home infusion nurses care for our specialty in...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse (Full Time)
- Core Dialysis
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Harlingen, TX
- We are looking for full-time Acute Dialysis RNs to add to our team. While we prefer those with experience, we are willin...
- 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
Registered Nurse Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN)
- American Mobile Healthcare
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Brownsville, TX
- JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS Registered Nurse Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN) StartDate: 4/22/2024 Available Shifts:...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Brownsville, Texas
Brownsville is one of the southernmost cities in the contiguous United States; only a handful of municipalities in Florida's Miami-Dade and Monroe counties (plus Everglades City in Collier County) are located farther south than Brownsville. The city has a total area of 84.867 square miles (219.805 km2), of which 81.528 square miles (211.157 km2) of it is land and 3.339 square miles (8.648 km2) is water, according to the United States Census Bureau of 2017.
The city is situated at the intersection of different climates (subtropical, Chihuahuan Desert, Gulf Coast plain, and Great Plains); this p...
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Income Estimation for Licensed Practical Nurse - Home Care jobs
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Brownsville, Texas area prices
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