Licensed Vocational Nurse III
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse III performs advanced vocational nursing work at the Abilene State Supported Living Center, providing care, treatment, and support for residents with complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health needs. The role performs routine and non-routine nursing tasks, collects laboratory specimens, conducts health screenings, and instructs direct support professionals and other staff in care that supports residents’ medical needs. The nurse follows applicable facility, agency, and state requirements, helps train newly hired LVNs and direct care staff, and may oversee and assign work to LVNs. The position works under the limited supervision of a Registered Nurse, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. It supports interdisciplinary care, evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, assists with health and safety programs, and may help with infection control, quality assurance, therapeutic nursing programs, and facility committees. Work may involve morning, evening, or night shifts, rotating schedules, overtime, on-call duty, weekends, and holidays. The position is not eligible for telework.
Requirements
- Graduation from a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) program.
- At least 6 months of prior employment experience as an LVN.
- Current license to practice as a vocational nurse in Texas, or in a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Maintain current CPR certification and have the strength and flexibility to safely perform CPR.
- Knowledge of nursing care standards, procedures, techniques, and patient-care principles.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment, including CPR, and ability to assess and care for residents or staff during emergencies.
- Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, ICF-IID rules, and State Supported Living Center policies and procedures, or ability to quickly gain that knowledge.
- Skill in problem-solving, patient care, computer operation, and applicable software.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and evaluate nursing activities; interpret policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations; recognize patterns of medical necessity; and plan, assign, or oversee others’ work.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, instruct others, provide care to individuals with complex needs, maintain records, and use an electronic health record system.
- Pass required fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and registry checks.
- Be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.
- Be willing to work weekends and holidays; flexibility in work hours and overtime or extended hours may be required.
Nice To Haves
- At least 12 months of prior employment as an LVN.
- Experience working or volunteering directly with people with intellectual or other developmental disabilities.
- Experience training, teaching, or leading others.
- Experience using an electronic health record system.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection, and perform complex technical nursing procedures such as tracheostomy care, gastrostomy or jejunostomy care, wound care, and breathing treatments.
- Collect specimens for laboratory examination and conduct appropriate screening tests when requested.
- Monitor residents’ weight, diet, feedings, vital signs, and health status before and after treatments and procedures; recognize and report signs and symptoms of illness.
- Document and report treatments and observations accurately and promptly in electronic health records or paper charts.
- Communicate relevant information and collect data for the RN, Primary Care Provider, and interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Instruct direct support professionals and other staff in resident care, including monitoring residents after treatments and procedures.
- Train and orient new LVNs, provide feedback, plan learning experiences, and assist with completion of on-the-job training checklists.
- Monitor and oversee the work of LVNs as assigned, assign work as needed, and provide feedback to supervisors.
- Assist RNs in implementing protocols, procedures, and programs to improve the health and safety of residents and staff.
- Assist with infection control, quality assurance, therapeutic nursing programs, facility quality improvement initiatives, and committees as requested.
- Respond to emergencies, follow safety and infection-control procedures, and provide educational or safety training to staff when requested.
- Attend work regularly and follow assigned shifts, schedules, on-call rotations, and overtime requirements; perform other duties as assigned, including disaster response or continuity-of-operations support.
Benefits
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Generous time off benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Free continuing education units and updated resources through Lippincott access for nurses.
- Additional pay may be available for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
