San Antonio - Licensed Vocational Nurse

SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY LIVING•San Antonio, TX

20d•$50,000 - $54,000

About The Position

South Texas Community Living is hiring a full-time or part-time LVN to provide nursing coordination to individuals with intellectual disabilities in group home and natural home settings. This position is similar to home-health nursing, with some duties and documentation specific to meet the unique requirements of HCS and/or ICF regulations. Our program provides a rewarding job experience for anyone interested in promoting the independence of people with disabilities. FT Shift(s): Monday – Friday Hours: 11:00AM – 7:00PM or 7:00AM-3:00PM

Requirements

Valid LVN License Required
Valid and current Texas Driver's License
Clear Background Check
Clear DMV Check
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Proof of Education
No confirmation of Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation of an elderly or disabled person
No history of Medicaid fraud
Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (group home experience preferred)
Strong communication and team-participation skills; friendly, positive attitude
General computer skills (not necessarily expert); be able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and general internet navigation
Must have excellent time management skills
Must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (group home experience preferred)

Responsibilities

Patient assessment
Monitoring unlicensed personnel (direct care staff) in the performance tasks delegated by the supervising RN.
Training of direct care staff
Ordering medications and monitoring medication supplies
Coordinating medical appointments.
Communicating medical issues to family members of patients
General Nursing task as assigned