LVN (Contract)

communityoptions; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring a Contract Licensed Vocational Nurse in Lubbock, TX. The role involves providing treatment and health care procedures, developing Individual Support Plans, and monitoring health conditions of individuals with disabilities.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in nursing, valid nursing license, and at least one year of relevant experience. Community Options is a national non-profit agency dedicated to serving individuals with disabilities across 12 states.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license is required.
• Minimum of one year experience providing nursing services to individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to calculate figures related to medication dosages.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment and health care procedures ordered by a physician.
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans with an interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor health and medical conditions of individuals.

Skills

Nursing

Patient support

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in nursing

Job description

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.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned.
• 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.

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Contract Licensed Vocational Nurse in Lubbock, TX.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V