Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)
About the Role
The Licensed Vocational Nurse at State Hospital performs advanced vocational nursing work. Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals at State Hospital who have intellectual disabilities, complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health issues under the guidance of the Facility’s Medical Director.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services for individuals.
- Administer medications, immunizations, and treatments and observe individuals for unusual symptoms and reactions.
- Monitor individuals’ weight, diet, feedings, and vital signs.
- Monitor for signs and symptoms of illness and use appropriate nursing judgment to provide adequate care, including initiating acute care plans.
- Provide nursing care following the Nursing Process set forth by the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Complete computer data entry, documentation, and filing in a timely manner, including all reports and records required by HHSC in the specified format.
- Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet accrediting agency standards, specifically Joint Commission Guidelines, WFSH Policy and Directives, and HHSC Standards, Rules, and Directives.
Requirements
- Current license and registration to practice nursing by the Texas Nursing Board or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Not excluded from providing services to individuals on Medicare and Medicaid.
- Pass drug screening, criminal history checks, fingerprint checks, and registry clearance checks.
- Compliance with HHSC immunization requirements.
- Completion of facility and HHSC required training, including facility CPR.
- Compliance with all other job requirements specified by the Facility.
Application Materials
- Resume or detailed work experience.
- Two complete references from two different places of employment, provided by a supervising nurse.
- A current NURSYS report showing all licenses held.
Schedule
Work Hours (Shift Availability):
- 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
- 6:00 AM (Dependent on the unit)
Days:
- Sunday
- Saturday
Shifts are alternating to meet staffing needs. Availability to begin on the first of each month; completion of NEO/NNO is required Monday through Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM during the first month.
Term
6‑month contract. The start date commences when all compliance and clearance requirements have been met by the selected candidate.
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