LVN III

About the role

This position is available for Evening shifts on multiple homes. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required 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.
• Serves in an on-call status on a rotating schedule as required to meet operational needs of the facility.
• Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Makes rounds and/or home visits as needed and works in other locations at the SSLC as needed.
• Demonstrates competency in performing complex technical nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with HHSC, SSLC and state regulations.
• Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests when requested by lab personnel.
• Maintains informedness of and follows all agency, SSLC and unit/home policies and procedures.
• Trains/instructs new LVN staff to perform nursing functions at the SSLC, including acclimating them to the individuals, their needs and preferences.
• Assists RNs with implementation of protocols, procedures and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals.
• Participates in facility Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Participates in facility committees as requested on a regular basis.
• Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals.
• Follows safety and infection control procedures of the SSLC.
• Provides educational and safety training to SSLC staff upon request.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a licensed vocation nurse in the state of Texas, or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Graduation from a LVN program.
• 6 months prior employment experience as an LVN.
• At least 12 months of prior employment as an LVN is preferred.
• Experience working or volunteering directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience training/teaching or leading others is preferred.
• Experience using an electronic health record system is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID) rules, regulations, policy and procedures related to State Supported Living Center or ability to quickly gain that knowledge.
• 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 organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of health services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; and to plan, assign, and/or oversee the work of others.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; and to plan, assign, and/or oversee the work of others.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and to use an electronic health record system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to instruct others.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Skills

• 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.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and Intermediate Care Facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF-IID) rules, regulations, policy and procedures related to State Supported Living Center or ability to quickly gain that knowledge.
• 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 organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities and delivery of health services; to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; and to plan, assign, and/or oversee the work of others.
• Ability to interpret policies and procedures; to interpret health care regulations; to recognize patterns of medical necessity treatment; and to plan, assign, and/or oversee the work of others.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records and to use an electronic health record system.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to instruct others.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.
• Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Benefits

The 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

$4,866.58 - $6,335.66 Monthly

Schedule

Evening Shift