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We are seeking a skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team at the Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care to individuals with complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health issues.
Key Responsibilities- Administer medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
- Assist other medical staff, such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, and Physician Assistants, in examining and caring for patients.
- Make rounds and/or home visits as needed and work in other locations at the SSLC as needed.
- Perform basic and routine nursing tasks according to facility and state regulations.
- Under the guidance, supervision, and/or direction of a registered nurse, build the skills necessary to competently perform more technical nursing procedures necessary to meet the health needs of the individuals residing at the SSLC.
- Knowledge of nursing care standards, nursing procedures, and techniques, and of the principles and processes used in providing appropriate patient care.
- Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment, i.e., CPR, and ability to assess and care for residents and/or staff members in emergency situations.
- Skills in using reasoning to identify problems and in considering appropriate resolution of situations.
- Ability to provide patient care to a wide variety of individuals with complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health issues.
- Ability to prepare and maintain records and to use an electronic health record system once trained.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to instruct others.
This position is available for Morning, Evening, and Night shifts on multiple homes. 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.
BenefitsThe 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 annuity, as well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
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