LVN (PRN)

Alpharus Health•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. This role is located at Alpharus Health’s largest facility, Atascocita, a residential correctional center focused solely on substance use treatment for court-ordered clients. With 12 buildings and nearly 500 clients, the facility provides a structured, secure environment without armed guards. Staff work collaboratively in a team of 170, including counselors, probation officers, and support staff. The location is undergoing major renovations to become a state-of-the-art treatment center. We foster a supportive culture with team-building activities, recognition programs, and a strong mission-driven focus on recovery and rehabilitation.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Nursing
Two years related experience in a social service environment. Concurrent experience with relevant client population preferred
Current State license as a Vocational Nurse
Working knowledge of the principles of physical growth and development and psychosocial development to assess and interpret client data and identify individual needs and provide health-related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population
Ability to manage client health care activities, and work independently in developing and implementing appropriate responses to identified medical needs
Strong analytical skills necessary to evaluate medical needs, implement and document nursing care plans, and develop solutions to difficult problems concerning clients’ mental or physical well-being
Strong communication skills to obtain assessment information, instruct clients and elicit their cooperation in managing their care, conduct educational classes, and maintain effective working relationships and contacts with other employees and health care professionals

Nice To Haves

Concurrent experience with relevant client population preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment of clients’ medical needs, confers with clinical team members to develop care plans, and implements plans and case management to address identified needs.
Performs triage, and routine or complex treatments.
Serves as member of treatment team by reporting client observations and evaluations of medical problems.
Administers prescribed medications.
Conducts educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning health, medical issues, infection control and so forth.
Maintains required client charts, documents and records related to assessment, diagnoses, and treatments.
Assists physicians in conducting examinations and treatments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match
Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
9 paid company holidays
Work-life-balance
Training & Development Programs
Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance