GENERAL SUMMARY
The LVN will provide direct nursing services for consumers, assist with laboratory, EKGs and other medical treatments, maintain pharmaceutical oversight of medication samples, and complete associated documentation for the consumer and program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides daily nursing services, including quality nursing care, medication support, educational programs, and case management services for clients.
- Administers medications and provides medication education to patients.
- Coordinates medication distribution with the Center's pharmacy contract, maintains accurate account of stock medications, controlled substances and consumer medications.
- Coordinates services with pharmacy representatives and/or companies.
- Maintains pharmaceutical oversight of medication samples for specified units participating in the program through assigned unit level staff.
- Assists with laboratory collection and other medical treatments/interventions.
- Obtains medical records and laboratory results.
- Communicates with patients regarding treatment plans.
- Provides administrative support, including answering phones, charting and filing, and ensuring adequate supplies.
- Assures the operation of a safe, therapeutic environment.
- Conforms to the Texas Nurse I Practice Act and the Board’s rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, or regulations affecting the LVN’s current area of nursing
- Fact/Act Units: If designated a field-based nurse, employee will provide visits to consumers in their homes and the community; clinic-based nurses may be required to assist with this task as needed.
- Fact/Act Units: Transport consumers to sites of medical interest (as needed) – i.e. third party labs, pharmacy, intensive outpatient, etc.
- Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- One (1) to two (2) years of nursing experience in an acute fast pace environment which includes one (1) year in a psychiatric or behavioral health setting
Licenses or Certifications
- Current Texas LVN licensure
Other Requirements
- Must maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive your vehicle during company business
- Must maintain required credentials and mandatory training requirements to ensure compliance with all State regulations and CHCS policies
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Degree
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
SUPERVISION
- Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Pharmacology
- Reportable diseases and conditions
- Phlebotomy
- Medical terminology
- Case management principles and practices
- Applicable software applications (including Microsoft Office)
- Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Skill in:
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
- Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios
Ability to:
- Conduct assessment of patient condition
- Facilitate care coordination
- Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Maintain accurate and complete records
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements to complete SAMA and CPR training including lifting up to 12 lbs. and supporting up to 55 lbs.; bending, stooping and getting on and off the floor without assistance.
- Must have adequate mobility that requires frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching (vertical and horizontal), using fingers, hands, feet, legs and torso in various care. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- The employee must be able to occasionally transfer a consumer.
Compensation Package
Salary Range $41,769.00 – $62,654.00 Per Year
Recruiting and retaining talented individuals is important to us. At the Center for Health Care Services, we are committed to providing our employees with a total compensation package that includes competitive pay, affordable health and wellness benefits, generous paid time off, flexible work schedules, professional development opportunities and generous retirement savings options.
We have wide range of career opportunities and hope you will join us in our mission!
Apply online today at: www.chcsbc.org
The Center for Health Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer