Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Wood Group•Tyler, TX

18d

About The Position

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide high-quality patient care in a supportive and professional environment. The role provides nursing services to a crisis respite program and involves caring for adults with mental illnesses. The LVN may assume all operating functions of the facility when the facility administrator is absent. This is a full-time overnight position, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., on a 12-hour rotating schedule. The position requires a current Texas LVN license and driver’s license, and includes travel to transport consumers and/or pick up medications. Work may involve clients at risk or individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others.

Requirements

Hold a valid and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
Be currently licensed to practice as a vocational nurse in Texas.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Hold a current Texas driver’s license.
Have proven experience in a clinical or healthcare setting.
Have strong knowledge of nursing practices, procedures, and medical terminology.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrate a compassionate, patient-focused attitude.
Be able to follow instructions accurately and maintain confidentiality.
Have mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment.
Be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift 20 pounds, sit for an extended period, and reach overhead.
Be able to travel to transport consumers and/or pick up medications.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services to the crisis respite program, including assisting with patient assessments, timely documentation, and teaching and assisting adults with mental illnesses.
Complete MARS forms continually and maintain contact with doctors, pharmacists, caseworkers, and others regarding resident care.
Maintain universal precaution guidelines and safety measures in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Track residents’ doctor appointments and follow-ups, including prescriptions, notes, and orders from doctors or pharmacists.
Assist with orientation and training of new personnel in medication management, including supervising residents’ self-observation when taking their individual medications.
Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their safety and well-being are maintained at all times.
Handle client health information only as necessary to document data, access information, and carry out job responsibilities; maintain client confidentiality.
Work with the Behavioral Health Authority on resident issues and concerns.
Immediately report abuse, neglect, exploitation, and medication errors to The Wood Group’s Client Rights Officer and the facility administrator.
Become familiar with The Wood Group’s policies and procedures, including the employee handbook.
Perform related work as assigned by the administrator and center RN.
Assume all operating functions of the facility in the absence of the facility administrator.