What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse position at BEACON BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT SERVICES?
In search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to become a part of our team, providing support to our IOP in Houston, Texas.
Why work for us?
The Licensed Vocational Nurse receive a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; matching contributions to a 401(k) plan; short-term disability insurance; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and a range of additional valuable benefits.
What does the Licensed Nurse do? (including but not limited to)
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including taking vital signs, administering medications, preparing patients for exams, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, educating patients on self-care, and documenting patient information thoroughly; all while maintaining clear communication with the healthcare team and patients.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)
- Participates in the planning, coordinating, and documenting of total patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team
- Accurately reports and records the client’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change
- Accurately monitor skin assessments with proper documentation and reporting of changes
- Completes, maintains, and documents accurate and relevant clinical notes
- Ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation for all nursing clinical services provided
- Participation in education, in-services, and other training and meetings as needed
- Facilitates appropriate nursing action(s) in response to administrative directives and a changing healthcare environment
- Ensures all MD orders are followed and documented accordingly during the assigned shift
- Manages medication administration, monitoring, and proper storage of medication and complies with all medication management policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Must have active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas.
- Minimum of 1 year experience as an LVN, experience in behavioral health care preferred
- Certification in Basic Life Support
- Certification in non-violent crisis intervention