Licensed Vocational Nurse - PRN/Contract
Community Options, Inc.•Pflugerville, TX
•$21 - $23
About The Position
Community Options, Inc., a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states, is hiring a PRN/contract Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Austin, Texas. The LVN delivers care to individuals in a community setting using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse interacts with individuals, their significant others, and health team members while maintaining professional nursing standards. Starting pay is $21–$23 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a nursing field.
- At least one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities.
- Valid nursing license.
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages.
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports.
- Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations.
- Successful completion of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing checks is required for employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide physician-ordered treatment and health care procedures required by professional practice standards or law.
- Ensure individuals attend medical appointments as specified in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
- Advise the supervisor of concerns and issues related to nursing services.
- Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Person Centered Plans (PCPs) with an interdisciplinary team, including concerns, observations, and behavioral developments.
- Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals.
- Monitor individuals’ health and medical conditions and refer them for medical services as needed.
- Monitor medication use through medication administration logs.
- Complete program documentation and billable records accurately and on time.
- Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families.
- Cooperate with licensing and department staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid holidays, including a birthday holiday.
- Generous paid time off (PTO).
- Employee incentive and discount programs.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Supportive coworkers and team.
- University partnerships that include tuition reduction.
