Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Pay Rate

United States of America (Hourly)

Time Type

Part time

Summary

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

• Reports directly to: Residential Director

• The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) within this Department serves at the residential staff level and is selected by an Administrative panel after having met the requisite education, training, and experience criteria set out in this job description.

• The individual is not responsible for the supervision of employees.

• Applicant is hired under the legal doctrine of employment at will.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in evaluation and care of probationers and residents at residential facilities;

• Provide physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimens;

• Assess, report, and record vital signs and measurement;

• Observe, report and record patient’s physical and emotional changes;

• Respond to medical emergencies;

• Document patient information;

• May administer medications under direction and authority of the Medical Director;

• May collect DNA/urinalysis samples for Department databases as required;

• Maintain a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment for patients;

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, GINA, PHI laws, and PSI to ensure confidentiality of all patient information;

• Perform additional functions incidental to nursing activities.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Proficient knowledge of medical terminology, human relations skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality;

• Ability to make accurate and appropriate nursing inferences, assessments and judgments.

• General knowledge of evidence based practices (EBP) approach to probation.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;

• Associates degree or higher in medical field is desirable;

• Graduate of an accredited school of Vocational Nursing is required;

• Must be a current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas and in good standing;

• Two (2) years documented clinical experience is preferred;

• Completion of the Residential Staff Certification Course with 1 year of assignment to residential facilities, if applicable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Includes lifting/carrying 10 to 30 lbs. frequently; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand an eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a medical and basic office equipment.

• Duties require periods of walking and standing.

• Subject to sitting, walking, standing, reaching, twisting and handling to perform the essential job functions.

• Individual must possess a valid Texas Driver’s license.

• Individual must pass and maintain a favorable criminal background check.

• Individual must clear a pre-employment physical and urinalysis test.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Working conditions are primarily inside an office or residential facility environment.

• Individual may be exposed to temperature variations, cramped areas and frequently exposed to dusty conditions.

• Exposure to controlled correctional environment and potential risk of bodily injury and/or hazardous conditions may exist. Individual will work in the proximity of some clients or residents who could be considered dangerous.

• Work with individuals who may have been convicted of felony and/or misdemeanor offenses.

• Individual may be required to be on-call 24 hours.

• Individual may be required to work a flexible schedule and more than 40 hours during the workweek.

• NOTE: Bexar County CSCD operates under the legal doctrine of employment at will. All employees are hired under an initial 12 month probationary (introductory) period. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Working With Bexar County

Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.

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Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.

We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.