Licensed Vocational Nurse III

Performs advanced vocational nursing work.  Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Supported Living Center who have complex medical, mental health and/or behavioral health issues.  Performs basic and advanced routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Collects specimens for lab work and performs health screenings.   Instructs direct support professionals and other staff on how to provide service and care that support the individual’s medical needs.  Performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, SSLC and unit/home policies and procedures.  Provides direction and assists with on-the-job training to others such as newly hired LVNs and direct care staff. Provides on-the-job nursing instruction and training for new LVNs, within their scope of practice, as requested by RN Supervisor. Monitors, oversees the work of, and assigns work to, LVNs as needed.  Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes and provides input to other members of the healthcare team.  Assists RNs with implementation of protocols, procedures and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals.   Works under the limited supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Licensed to practice as a licensed vocation nurse in the state of Texas, or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Initial Screening Criteria:

• Graduation from a LVN program. 
• 6 months prior employment experience as an LVN.
• At least 12 months of prior employment as an LVN is preferred.
• Experience working or volunteering directly with persons with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Experience training/teaching or leading others is preferred.

• Experience using an electronic health record system is preferred.

Salary/Compensation: $4,867 - $5,921 per month

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