LVN

Overview

Urgent need for LVN's - please note that this is a psychiatric hospital and your candidates would be best equipped if they had some level of psychiatric experience. Will be working with Kids and Adults. Start Date: - October 1st or October 16th Location: - Austin State Hospital - 4110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78751 Current Open Shifts: - 2:45pm-11:15pm (3p to 11p) More Info on Shifts: - Please verify that Candidate is available for 10 consecutive days of training, M-F, 8-5 (this is non-negotiable). Pay: - $33/hr starting Salary Job Requirements for all candidates: - Attends to work on a regular basis - Must be at least 21 years of age - Must have a valid Driver’s License - Graduation from a standard senior high School or equivalent - Prefer experience in direct client care. - Basic computer skills Other: - COVID-19 testing with negative result required (facility provides) - Must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and background check (Relode provides) - Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check (facility provides) Duties of Direct Care LVN: The LVN will provide for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Supported Living Center who have complex medical, mental health and/or behavioral health issues. Performs basic and advanced routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals within the assigned areas and assigned shift including medication administration, wound care, breathing treatments, collecting specimens, gastrostomy care and emergency care. Also will assist RNs with implementation of protocols, procedures and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals. Works under the limited supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• High School/GED
• ALL of the following valid licenses/certifications:
  • Regular Driver License (DL)
  • American Red Cross Basic Life Support (ARC BLS)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS)
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas (TX)
• Direct Patient Care (2+ years)

• Please provide your LVN license number:

Benefits

Company

A Texas State wide customer who has hundreds of programs and services that help more than 7 million Texans a month live better lives, and it’s their strong foundation of dedicated people who make it happen every single day. Vision: "Making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve." Mission: "Improving the health, safety and well-being of Texans with good stewardship of public resources."