LVN / LPN

Sevita • Austin, TX

1d

About The Position

This role provides nursing services, training, and support for individuals with brain injuries, intellectual and developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and/or emotional or behavioral disabilities. The nurse monitors individuals’ health conditions and the quality of services, administers medications and documents their administration, and oversees staff members who administer medications. The role also provides physician-prescribed medical treatment and personal care, conducts assessments, develops health care services for Individual Service Plans (ISPs), and responds to changes in condition.

The nurse trains staff on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration. The role serves as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional providers, coordinates services with external agencies, and trains individuals served on topics such as self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing or a related field, or a state certificate.
• One year of experience working with the population served in a nursing capacity.
• Current LPN or LVN license in the state of residence.
• Current driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance.
• Other certifications required by state licensing regulations, such as CPR/FA, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, individuals served, and families.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications, document medication administration, and oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment according to physician orders and provide personal care services.
• Conduct assessments, implement health care services for each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
• Train staff on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as a liaison and advocate with medical and professional service providers.
• Work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment.
• Train individuals served on self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education and STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Benefits

• Full compensation and benefits package for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay.
• Employee Referral Program bonus opportunities for eligible roles.
• $3,000 bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree