Part-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse

integratedliving Australia Ltd; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.473 - 51.604; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

integratedliving Australia Ltd is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to work in the Therapeutic Diversion Program (TDP) in Austin, Texas. This role involves providing essential health care support and education to clients facing mental health challenges, substance abuse, and homelessness.

The LVN will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, participating in treatment planning and providing compassionate care. The position requires a valid LVN license in Texas and offers a part-time schedule with competitive pay.

Qualifikationen

• Current LVN license in Texas is required.
• 1-2 years' experience providing care to those with substance abuse or mental illness preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Aufgaben

• Provide general health care support in a clinical environment.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary clinical team for client care.
• Assist in client treatment planning and education.

Kenntnisse

Direct care experience

Bilingual in English and another language

Knowledge of mental health services

Ausbildung

Graduation from an accredited LVN program

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

This Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position will work to serve clients in the new crisis residential Therapeutic Diversion Program (TDP) at 15th St. The primary duties is to provide general health care support, training and education to clients in a clinical environment for ongoing stabilization with therapeutic interventions, relapse prevention services and facilitating transition and linkage for continuity of care to individuals experiencing challenges with mental health and/or substance abuse, homelessness and criminal justice involvement within the community. The LVN will assist with guiding and coordinating clients' treatment planning to include their desired goals and identified tasks for client self-care with applicable education, training, referrals and resources.

The LVN will be working alongside the multi-disciplinary clinical team to comply and adhere to contractual criteria, agency guidelines and program requirements. The LVN will work in close collaborations with the TDP Practice Manager (PM), the RN Supervisor (RNS), as well as the the TDP staff and other collaborating partners to continuously assess, develop and refine the services delivery system to assist clients' success, offering optimal care with compassion, trauma informed practices that promotes racial and health equity and using evidence-based practices. TDP is designed to offer longer term stabilization based on the clients' needs and goals while residing at the 15th St. unit.

The LVN along with the PM, in conjunction with the RNS, will engage with other community supporting stakeholders to promote cohesive, comprehensive, quality and effective therapeutic diversion and deflection for individuals' to be able to establish a productive and positive foundation for sustainable, independent and healthier living.

This position is under the administrative supervision of the TDP PM and under the clinical oversight of the program's RNS.

Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited LVN program.

License

• Current LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) license in Texas.
• Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Experience

• 1-2 years' experience providing direct care to persons with substance abuse, mental illness, or intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.

Schedule & Compensation

Part-Time. Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Salary: $29.38 - $37.46 an hour, depending on years of licensure.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.