Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Position Overview

Agency:
Texas Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Department:
Four Rivers – Nursing
Functional

Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Position Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Agency:
Health & Human Services Comm
Posting Number: 11718
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-18
Salary Range: $4,594.16 – $5,921.16 (Monthly)

Shift: Regular Weekend Day;
Additional

Shift: Days (First)
Telework:
Not Eligible
Travel:
Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Employment:
Full Time, Non-Exempt
Facility

Location:

Richmond State Supported Living Center, 2100 PRESTON, RICHMOND, TX
Location City: RICHMOND
MOS Codes: 290X, 46AX, 46FX, 46NX, 46PX, 46SX, 46YX, 66B, 66C, 66E, 66F, 66G, 66H, 66N, 66P, 66R, 66S, 66T, 66W, 68C, 68Z

This position is available for Morning, Evening, and Night shifts on multiple homes. It may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights, and/or weekends. The role provides highly complex vocational nursing work and ensures the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the SSLC who have complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health issues.

• Perform complex and technical nursing procedures following HHSC, SSLC, and state regulations such as tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/jejunostomy care, wound care, and breathing treatments.
• Administer medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Conduct rounds, home visits, and provide care at 13 centers located throughout the state.
• Train, instruct, and mentor new Licensed Vocational Nurses, direct support professionals, and other staff.
• Monitor individuals' weight, diet, feedings, vital signs, and health status after treatments and procedures.
• Collect specimens for laboratory examination and perform appropriate screening tests.
• Document and report treatments and observations accurately in medical records (electronic health record or paper chart).
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and communicate findings with RN Case Manager and other team members.
• Assist Registered Nurses with implementation of protocols, procedures, and programs to improve health and safety.
• Respond to emergency situations and follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Ensure supplies are available, inventory homes, and order supplies through appropriate channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned such as clinic or lab work, patient scheduling, and accompanying individuals off site for activities or appointments requiring nursing attendance.
• Provide treatment to HHS employees injured in the course and scope of employment.
• Participate in disaster response or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation as required.

• Knowledge of nursing care standards, procedures, and techniques, and of the principles and processes used in providing appropriate patient care.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and equipment (e.g., 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.
• Skill in the operation of computers and applicable computer software.
• Skill in the care and treatment of patients.
• 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.
• Ability to appropriately interact with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, with their family members, and with staff members.
• Must maintain current CPR certification. Must have strength and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Or issued a temporary permit to perform supervised nursing duties awaiting licensure.

• Graduated from an LVN program.
• Prior employment experience as an LVN is preferred.
• Exp…