LVN - Nurse

Mary Lee Foundation•Austin, TX

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About The Position

Mary Lee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality care, services, and housing to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) promotes the health, safety, independence, and overall well-being of the individuals served. Under the clinical supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN provides direct nursing care, performs focused nursing assessments, administers prescribed medications and treatments, monitors health conditions, and assists with individualized nursing care plans. The LVN collaborates with healthcare providers, interdisciplinary team members, and direct support personnel to coordinate medical services, provide health education, and ensure continuity of care. Nursing services must comply with the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Texas Board of Nursing standards, applicable Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) regulations, the Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and Mary Lee Foundation policies and procedures. The position is scheduled Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Active, valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license through the Texas Board of Nursing.
Maintain required certifications and compliance with continuing nursing education requirements.
Nursing skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain it within the first 30 days of hire.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and high attention to detail.
Valid Texas driver license or ability to acquire one within the first 30 days of employment.
Must have no bars to employment pursuant to Health & Safety Code §250.006.
Must have no bars to employment pursuant to Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 3, §3.201 and the Texas Health and Safety Code.
Name must not appear on the Texas or Federal Office of Inspector General’s Exclusions List.
Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting or carrying at least 50 lbs. depending on assignment requirements, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and driving.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate, individualized nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON), consistent with applicable nursing standards and organizational policies.
Perform focused nursing assessments, monitor clients’ health status, identify changes in condition, and promptly communicate significant findings or concerns to the DON and appropriate healthcare providers.
Participate in implementing, monitoring, and modifying individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the DON and interdisciplinary treatment team.
Help coordinate medical services and ongoing healthcare needs, including appointments, laboratory testing, diagnostic procedures, referrals, and follow-up care.
Assist with admissions, transitions, hospitalizations, and discharges, including medication reconciliation, gathering medical information, and communicating healthcare needs to the DON and treatment team.
Liaise with clients, families, guardians, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and timely communication of medical information.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders, nursing standards, and organizational policies; monitor therapeutic responses and report potential adverse effects or other concerns to the DON.
Assist with medication management, including reviewing orders, coordinating prescription refills, communicating with pharmacies, maintaining accurate medication records, and identifying discrepancies requiring follow-up.
Work with the DON and nursing personnel to provide and reinforce medication education suited to each client’s abilities, including medication purpose, potential side effects, refills, and safe self-administration.
Help prepare and coordinate medical clinics, annual assessments, routine health screenings, and other required healthcare evaluations, ensuring timely completion and accurate documentation.
Provide guidance and instruction on established healthcare procedures to direct support professionals and other unlicensed personnel, within the LVN’s scope of practice and RN-established care plans and delegation protocols.
Monitor staff adherence to medication administration procedures, nursing instructions, and client-specific healthcare protocols; report concerns, errors, or deviations to the DON and appropriate management personnel.
Help coordinate routine care assignments and monitor tasks performed by unlicensed personnel as permitted by the Texas Board of Nursing, without independently delegating nursing tasks reserved for an RN.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation, including medication administration and treatment records, nursing notes, changes in condition, appointments, and communications with healthcare providers.
Promote a safe, sanitary, therapeutic environment; identify potential health and safety risks and implement appropriate interventions within the LVN’s scope of practice.
Respond to medical concerns and emergencies with interventions within the LVN’s scope of practice, initiate established emergency protocols, and notify the DON and appropriate medical personnel.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized healthcare goals, client independence, and continuity of care across Mary Lee Foundation programs.
Follow applicable federal and state regulations, Texas Board of Nursing requirements, and Mary Lee Foundation policies and procedures, including HHSC and other regulatory agency standards.
Participate in staff meetings, nursing department initiatives, quality improvement activities, and ongoing training.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervising RN or designated management personnel, provided they are within the LVN’s legal scope of practice, demonstrated competency, and organizational policies.