Graduate Vocational Nurse
3 months ago
Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.
The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you
The Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) Trainee is a graduate of an accredited basic nursing education program within the United States, its Territories, or Possessions and a licensure candidate who possesses a temporary authorization to practice. Continued employment is dependent upon successful issuance of LVN license by the 75th day after the Texas Board of Nursing issues a “temporary permission to practice”. If licensure is attained in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing temporary authorization to practice timeframe, the Trainee will be moved from GVN status to the LVN-I classification the first of the month following successful licensure.
GVN Trainee provides routine vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients. Works under the direction and supervision of an LVN or an RN and performs Nursing duties within the assigned areas and assigned shift. The GVN performs basic and nursing tasks to fulfill the health needs of the individuals. The GVN keeps informed of and follows all agency, facility and unit policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
Temporary Authorization to Practice mandates that the new graduate who has been authorized to practice as a GVN pending the results of the licensing examination must work under the direct supervision of either an LVN or RN. "Direct supervision" means the licensed nurse is physically present in the facility or practice setting and is readily available to the GVN for consultation and assistance. If the facility is organized into multiple units that are geographically distanced from each other, then the supervising nurse must be working on the same unit to which the new graduate is assigned.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned. Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
Performs technical Nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations after demonstration for competency.
Documents and reports pertinent observations.
Communicates orally and in writing to other team members’ pertinent information.
Documents according to facility policy.
Responds to emergency situations to ensure safety of individuals. Follows safety
and Infection Control Procedures of facility.
Monitors patients for treatments and procedures.
Collects samples for laboratory examination and performs routine lab tests on samples, as required.
Counsels patients with specific health goals.
Assists other staff in turning/repositioning individuals to administer treatments.
Ensures that supplies are available.
Locates, transports, and handles individuals’ records.
Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Graduation from an accredited basic nursing education program.
Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques and the principles and process used in providing patient care.
Ability to provide patient care and to prepare and maintain records, to communicate effectively, and to train others.
Ability to apply principles and practices to assess, prevent, and control diseases.
Skills in using reasoning to identify problems, in considering appropriate resolution of situations, and in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment.
Must maintain regular and predictable work schedule.
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