Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Community Options, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Team environment

Tuition Reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Amarillo, TX to deliver care in a community setting, following the nursing process from assessment to evaluation.

The LPN will interact with individuals, families, and health team members while upholding professional nursing standards. The role requires at least one year of nursing experience with individuals with disabilities, a valid nursing license, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field.
• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities.
• Valid nursing license.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages.
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports.
• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law
• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their ISP
• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services
• Develop and update ISP/PCP with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed
• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Skills

Medication dosages

Interpersonal relationships

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent nursing experience

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are now hiring a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse in Amarillo, TX.The L.P.N.delivers care to individuals in a community settingutilizingthe nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. This person will interact with individuals, significant others, and health team members whilemaintainingthe standards of professional nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician and required by the standards of professional practice or law


• Ensure individuals attend medical appointments per their Individual Support Plan (ISP)


• Advise supervisor of all concerns and issues related to the provision of nursing services


• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments


• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals


• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals and refer for medical services as needed


• Monitor the use of medications through medication administration logs


• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely


• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families


• Additionaltasks and responsibilities may be assigned


• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nursing field


• Minimum of one year of experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities


• Valid nursing license


• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record


• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages


• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with an individual receiving supports


• Ability to effectively present facts and recommendations


• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).


• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!


• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).


• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.


• 403b Retirement Plan.


• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.


• Great coworkers/team that support you!


• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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