TX - South Austin | Licensed Vocational Nurse

The MENTOR Network; Austin (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse in South Austin, TX, to monitor health conditions and provide medical treatments for individuals with developmental disabilities. With a focus on quality care, you’ll work in a supportive environment doing rewarding work that impacts lives. Join a mission-driven team and enjoy a full benefits package with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holiday pay

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working in a nursing capacity with IDD population.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and families.
• Current driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health conditions and ensure quality services.
• Administer medications and oversee staff medication administration.
• Conduct health assessments and implement care services.

Skills

Communication

Medication Administration

Assessment Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Nursing

State LPN or LVN Licensure

Tools

CPR Certification

HIV/AIDS Certification

Job description

TX - South Austin | Licensed Vocational Nurse

D&S Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Licensed Vocational Nurse, IDD Services
Location: South Austin, TX

Hourly Rate: $27
Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm
**Schedule may shift to early mornings or late evenings if preferred. Initially five days/week, with potential for four 10-hour days.

Your Role:

• Monitor the health conditions of individuals served and ensure quality services are provided.
• Administer medications and provide documentation as well as oversee and monitor staff members who administer medications.
• Provide prescribed medical treatment by physician’s orders and personal care services.
• Conduct assessments, implement health care services to be included in each Individual Service Plan (ISP), and respond to changes of condition.
• Provide training to staff members including universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration.
• Serve as liaison and advocate with other medical and professional service providers as well as work with external agencies to coordinate services and ensure consistent treatment of individuals receiving care.
• Provide training for individuals served with topics including self-medication, prescribed treatments, sex education/STD prevention, and smoking cessation.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate
• One year of experience working with population served in a nursing capacity
• Current state LPN or LVN licensure for state of residence
• Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
• Other certifications as required by state licensing regulations such as CPR/FA and HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, and ACT training
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, individuals served, and families

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week.
• 401(k) with 3% company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Rewarding work, impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

We have a rewarding work environment for you – come join our team – Apply Today!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the company

The MENTOR Network is a national network of health and human services providers offering home- and community-based services across the country.

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