JOB TITLE
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (P-T)
WAGE
$25.
00 Hourly
JOB STATUS
Full-time
SHIFT
8:00 A.
M.
– 5:00 P.
M.
Mon-Fri
POSTING NUMBER
104689
HIRING PROGRAM
Mental Health Services
JOB LOCATION
Zavala MH
BENEFITS
Full
POSTING DATE
09/29/23
CLOSING DATE
10/13/22 or until filled
Poof of education is required upon request.
Transcript or diploma must be original.
Copies will not be accepted.
Requires valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
*GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
Under the direction of the designated Adult MH clinic manager, and in coordination with psychiatrists, other nurses, a team of case managers and Licensed Professionals of the Healing Arts (LPHA), the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a variety of settings.
This position is required to be trained in Trauma Informed Care.
· Delivers licensed vocational nursing care and coordinates nursing activities as a team member.
· Using the vocational nursing process to plan, implement, document, and evaluate nursing care provided to consumers in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
· Performing technical nursing functions to accomplish patient care such as physical health status screening/assessment, medication services monitoring and work-up, patient education, care coordination, record maintenance and documentation, infection control, skills development/training, and home visits.
· Supports patient and family health education activities for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, lipid level control, weight control, healthy living, and exercise, etc.
· Responsible for proficient vocational nursing practice monitoring of medical and psychiatric issues, and consumer advocacy.
· The travel required in local service is to deliver services to individuals that may not be able to come into our clinic.
Camino Real Community Services is a Trauma Informed Care Agency and implements the principles of trauma informed care.
*MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:*
· Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the State of Texas and two (2) year experience as a nurse.
· Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
· Must have work experience using a computer, valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record.
· Bilingual English/Spanish.
*PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:*
· Experience in the mental health field as well as experience in a community setting.
· Familiarity with the Streamline database.
*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:*
· Knowledge of individual needs/characteristics associated with mental illness and appropriate approaches to treatment and nursing functions.
· Knowledge of computer and office automation equipment and software to support nursing services.
· Skill with health care delivery in a bilingual setting.
· Skills with primary care and psychiatric vocational nursing.
· Ability to develop productive relationships with consumers and family members.
· Ability to work independently, organize work efficiently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
· Ability to maintain physical and emotional stamina to permit full performance of duties.
· Ability to work in a crisis.
*OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:*
*Apply in person at: 315 N.
First Ave.
, Crystal City, Texas or call 210-357-0358 for more information.
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Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing
Pay: $25.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid sick time
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
* Home Health
Standard shift:
* Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
* Overtime pay
Supplemental schedule:
* Overtime
Weekly schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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