LVN II - Compassionate Care, Flexible Hours

Texas Health and Human Services; Carlsbad (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Generous time off

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse II for the Woodruff Heights - Nursing unit in Carlsbad, TX. The position is full-time, day shift with optional additional days, working in state-supported living centers serving individuals with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating with RNs, and mentoring new LVN staff while complying with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from LVN program.
• Texas LVN licensure or reciprocal required.
• Experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must maintain current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments; assists RNs and physicians.
• Trains/instructs new LVN staff and supports on-the-job training.
• Monitors patients’ health status and documents observations.
• Keeps up-to-date with agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Nursing care standards

CPR

Electronic health record

Communication

Patient care

Disabilities interaction

Education

LVN program graduate

Tools

Electronic health record system

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse II for the Woodruff Heights - Nursing unit in Carlsbad, TX. The position is full-time, day shift with optional additional days, working in state-supported living centers serving individuals with complex medical needs.

Responsibilities include administering medications, coordinating with RNs, and mentoring new LVN staff while complying with state regulations.