Licensed Vocational Nurse I

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be requested to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Affords other medical staff, such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and Physician Assistants, in examining and caring for patients.
• Makes rounds and/or home visits as needed and works in other locations at the SH as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in performing technical nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with HHSC, SH, and state regulations.
• Affords in acclimating and orienting new LVN staff to perform nursing functions at the SH, including introducing them to the individuals, and describing their needs and preferences.
• Performs basic and routine nursing tasks according to facility and state regulations.
• Under the guidance, supervision, and/or direction of a registered nurse, builds the skills necessary to competently perform more technical nursing procedures necessary to meet the health needs of the patients at the SH.
• Maintains records and uses an electronic health record system once trained.
• Communicates pertinent information orally and in writing to other team members, such as the RN Case Manager, in order to ensure the treatment team has the best information possible to make decisions.
• Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals.
• Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and integration.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Or Issued a temporary permit to perform supervised nursing duties awaiting licensure.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Qualifications

• Graduation from an LVN program with Nursing Accreditation or Permit by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) formally known as National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC).
• Six months of experience working or volunteering directly with persons with mental illness preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing care standards, nursing procedures and techniques, and of the principles and processes used in providing appropriate patient care.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., CPR, TIPS, and ability to assess and care for patient or staff members in emergency situations.
• Skills in using reasoning to identify problems and in considering appropriate resolution of situations.
• Skills in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
• Skills in the care and treatment of patients.
• Ability to provide patient care to a wide variety of individuals with complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health issues.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and to use an electronic health record system once trained.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to instruct others.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Pay

$4,094.50 - $5,094.16 Monthly

Schedule

Evening Shift