LVN - IDD

CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT•San Angelo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.” The IDD LVN provides nursing services to people with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities who are enrolled in MHMRCV’s HCS, TxHmL and GR services. The LVN I is responsible for the performance of health care procedures and monitoring consumer's health conditions. The IDD LVN I provides all services in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code for HCS, TxHmL and General Revenue Services. MHMR Concho Valley is a trauma informed organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners. MHMR Concho Valley has made an implicit commitment to prevent and reduce suicide deaths among individuals served by the Center through applying the elements of safer suicide care outlined the Zero Suicide Framework (lead, train, identify, engage, treat, transition, improve).

Requirements

Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program accredited by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners
High school diploma or a certificate recognized by a state as the equivalent of a high school diploma
Must be computer and office equipment literate
Efficiency in utilizing Microsoft software and computerized Electronic Health Record software
Ability to work independently and to organize work efficiently with time management
Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with clients, family members, medical staff and other people involved in the client’s care team
Knowledge of computer operation, computer applications and willingness to learn new applications
Licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas
Valid Texas Driver’s License required and reliable transportation
Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years
Must be insurable and remain insurable on Center’s insurance
Must be able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years work experience preferred in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

Completing nursing evaluations
Completing assessments and medical staffing reports
Administering and monitoring medications
Instructing consumers, staff and others in proper medical techniques
Making referrals for appropriate medical services
Monitoring and disseminating results of medical services provided by other professionals
Performing TB tests
Attending medical appointments as needed
Attending meetings
Being on-call
Performing occasional "non-medical tasks"
Performing additional tasks as asked by the IDD Community Services Program Manager and/or the IDD Director
Providing all services in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code for HCS, TxHmL and General Revenue Services