Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Alpharus Health•Austin, TX

7d•$28 - $31

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment. The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care in a correctional behavioral healthcare setting, assessing clients’ medical needs and coordinating care with the clinical team. The position works Tuesday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Starting pay is $28.00–$31.00 per hour, depending on experience. Alpharus Health conducts annual reviews, including merit increases.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing.
Two years of related experience in a social service environment.
Current state license as a Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Working knowledge of physical growth and development and psychosocial development to assess and interpret client data, identify individual needs, and provide health-related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population.
Ability to manage client healthcare activities and work independently to develop and implement appropriate responses to identified medical needs.
Strong analytical skills to evaluate medical needs, implement and document nursing care plans, and develop solutions to difficult problems concerning clients’ mental or physical well-being.
Strong communication skills to obtain assessment information, instruct clients, elicit their cooperation in managing care, conduct educational classes, and maintain effective working relationships with employees and healthcare professionals.
Normal or corrected vision and some color vision to read clinical instruments and results and evaluate symptoms and injuries.
Communication abilities to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, provide care instructions, and schedule appointments.
Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy and regularly read reports.
Ability to respond to telephone, pages, and intercoms.
Manual dexterity to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and handle instruments and specimens; touch sensitivity to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort.
Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, or audit information and data.
Ability to stoop and bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, and walk and move about for up to two hours at a time.
Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time to monitor and interact with clients.
Ability to record, proofread, and check documents and files for accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Concurrent experience with the relevant client population is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of clients’ medical needs, confer with clinical team members to develop care plans, and implement plans and case management to address identified needs.
Perform triage and routine or complex treatments.
Participate as a member of the treatment team by reporting client observations and evaluations of medical problems.
Administer prescribed medications.
Conduct educational classes and seminars for clients and staff on health, medical issues, infection control, and related topics.
Maintain required client charts, documents, and records related to assessment, diagnoses, and treatments.
Assist physicians in conducting examinations and treatments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums.
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health.
403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance paid for by Alpharus.
Life and AD&D insurance paid for by Alpharus.
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
18 paid time off days per year, with accrual rates increasing with years of service.
9 paid company holidays.
Training and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year.
Access to online courses providing CEUs and job-related training.
Formal and informal clinical supervision and guidance.
Work-life balance.