San Antonio - Licensed Vocational Nurse

South Texas Community Living; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (after 90 days)

401(k) (after 1 year)

Paid time off (immediate accrual)

Job summary

South Texas Community Living is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in San Antonio, TX to provide nursing coordination to individuals with intellectual disabilities. This role involves patient assessments, training direct care staff, and ensuring compliance with medical appointments and medication management.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid LVN license, have experience working with individuals with disabilities, and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license required.
• Valid and current Texas driver's license.
• Experience with people with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment.
• Monitoring direct care staff tasks.
• Ordering medications and coordinating medical appointments.
• Communicating medical issues to family members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team participation skills

General computer skills

Excellent time-management

Multi-tasking ability

Education

Valid LVN license

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Antonio Region - San Antonio, TX 78217

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Specialized license

Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $54,000.00 per year

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: weekday day shift (40 hrs per week)

Job Category: Health Care

Salary starting at $50,000 - $54,000 per year. Sign-on bonus available (excludes PRN Staff; Attendance and performance considered).

South Texas Community Living is hiring a full-time LVN to provide nursing coordination to individuals with intellectual disabilities in group home and natural home settings. This position is similar to home-health nursing, with some duties and documentation specific to meet the unique requirements of HCS and/or ICF regulations. Our program provides a rewarding job experience for anyone interested in promoting the independence of people with disabilities.

Shift Schedule

FT Shift(s): Monday – Friday

Hours: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

LVN Duties

• Patient assessment
• Monitoring unlicensed personnel (direct care staff) in the performance tasks delegated by the supervising RN.
• Training of direct care staff
• Ordering medications and monitoring medication supplies
• Coordinating medical appointments.
• Communicating medical issues to family members of patients
• General nursing tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance (after 90 days)
• 401(k) (after 1 year)
• Paid time off (immediate accrual)

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license required
• Valid and current Texas driver's license
• Clear background check
• Clear DMV check
• High school diploma or equivalent proof of education
• No confirmation of abuse/neglect/exploitation of an elderly or disabled person
• No history of Medicaid fraud.
• Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (group home experience preferred)
• Strong communication and team-participation skills; friendly, positive attitude.
• General computer skills (not necessarily expert); be able to use Word, Excel, Outlook, and general internet navigation.
• Must have excellent time-management skills.
• Must be capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

South Texas Community Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.