Licensed Vocational Nurse (PRN) – Disability Services in Austin

Community Options, Inc.; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled PRN/Contract Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide nursing care in a community setting using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with health team members and families.

The LVN will support individuals, maintain licensing standards, and ensure timely documentation while starting pay ranges from $21-23 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent nursing experience.
• At least 1 year of nursing experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Valid nursing license.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Background checks required (criminal, central registry, child abuse, 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 nursing services.
• Develop and update ISP/PCP with an interdisciplinary team.
• Train employees on the medical needs of assigned individuals.
• Monitor health and medical conditions and refer for medical services as needed.
• Monitor medication administration logs.
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Build a network with community members, businesses, and families.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• Cooperate with license and department staff in inspections or investigations.

Skills

Nursing

Healthcare communication

Medication administration

Disability care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Community Options, Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a skilled PRN/Contract Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide nursing care in a community setting using the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, coordinating with health team members and families.

The LVN will support individuals, maintain licensing standards, and ensure timely documentation while starting pay ranges from $21-23 per hour, depending on experience.