LVN

Sevita • Round Rock, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to individuals receiving services under the direction of an RN or physician. This role is located at the NeuroRestorative facility in Round Rock, TX, and offers per diem pay on demand in a rehab setting.

Requirements

• Associates degree in nursing or related field or state certificate
• One year experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
• Current LPN/LVN licensure for state of residence
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training

Nice To Haves

• N/A

Responsibilities

• Provides basic care and medical treatment to individuals receiving services.
• Completes health assessments and provides input of health diagnosis to RN or physician for the development of nursing care plan.
• Follows-up on all physician orders and monitors and ensures follow through on individual’s medical/dental appointments.
• Monitors and records medications in a timely manner; acts as a liaison to pharmacy.
• Reviews medication error forms, analyzes errors and makes recommendations for procedural changes.
• Administers medication as required.
• Oversees and monitors staffs who administer medication.
• Conducts quality assurance checks on health care records.
• Provides emergency coverage and/or care for individuals receiving services.
• Maintains confidentiality, respects human rights and practices universal precautions in accordance with Mentor policy.
• Upholds policy and procedure development related to health care.
• Works with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of clients.
• Administers, tracks, and maintains log for staff and individual’s testing.
• Provides training for staff including medication administration, universal precautions and infection control.
• Provides training for individuals receiving services such as self medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention and smoking cessation.
• May be required to coordinate, organize and/or assist with household activities such as light housekeeping and meal preparation; transport individuals receiving services to planned and/or necessary activities, appointments.
• Participates in on call system as needed.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees