Licensed Vocational Nurse

Bond Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bond Health is seeking an LVN to provide medical care and supervision for adolescent clients in a residential facility in Austin, Texas. The role includes administering medications, supervising self-administration, and ensuring accurate documentation in accordance with policy.

The successful candidate will hold a Texas LVN license and preferably have at least one year of mental health or pediatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocated Nurse (LVN) in Texas.
• Preferred nursing experience in mental health or pediatric care.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care and supervision for adolescent clients in a residential facility.
• Administer medications and supervise self-administration; document accurately.
• Coordinate assessments and referrals to outsourced medical resources.
• Train staff on BLS/CPR, AED, first aid, Narcan, and other required topics.
• Monitor medication supplies and maintain documentation.
• Attend required trainings and staff meetings; uphold mission and values.
• Perform nursing assessments and health evaluations per policies.
• Assist in psychiatric evaluation scheduling and follow-up.
• Conduct utilization review of documentation per licensing standards.
• Ensure staff TB testing is administered as needed.

Education

LVN license (Texas)

Job description

LVN'S needed at a residential facility

Reporting to the Program Director, the Nurse is responsible for medical care and supervision of adolescent clients in a residential facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to the laws and rules outlined in The Nurse Practice Act under The Texas State Board of Nursing; while providing medical care to clients.
• Implements accurate Assessments and arranges referrals for adolescent clients needing outsourced medical resources.
• Administers medication and medical treatment as per policy to include supervising staff and clients in self-administration of medication, ensuring accurate and appropriate documentation is completed and providing training for staff as needed.
• Monitors and audit medication supplies, both prescribed and over the counter medication as per policy.
• Supervises and ensures all documentation is completed, filed, audited, and submitted as required.
• Provide client education on health and wellness topics as per required to maintain licensure.
• Monitors and participates in program events and activities.
• Performs nursing assessments and other required evaluations as per Policy and Procedures; in addition to the standards expected and maintaining specified accreditations.
• Assist in psychiatric evaluation scheduling, follow up appointment, documentation, and triage organization; regarding patient follow up according to change in patient status.
• Provides utilization review of required documentation in accordance with the expectations, as per professional code and state licensing standards.
• Administers staff TB testing in compliance with Policy and Procedure as needed.
• Provide training on BLS/ CPR, AED, first aid, Narcan, and other required topics to non-medical staff.
• Attends all required staff training sessions in accordance with and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings
• Adheres to and promotes the Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CREDENTIALS:

• LVN license by the state of Texas
• Preferred Nursing experience, with at least one-year experience in mental health or pediatric nursing
• Must maintain a valid Drivers' License, have proof of automobile insurance and maintain a safe driving record.

Weekly Pay!