What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN position at Lakes Regional Community Center?
The nature of work requires working with severe chronically mentally ill individuals through aggressive intervention, frequent in person contacts, crisis intervention, long-term contact with individuals, families and service providers. Major responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, monitoring individuals' medication related needs, working with an interdisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, community-based providers, and center staff to provide services outlines in the individual's treatment plan and providing coordination of clients' needs as necessary. The Centers Nurses are eligible for 2% annual salary increases after years 1 through 3, year 6, year 8, and 3% after year 10.
Salary: $22.60 to $24.52
Schedule: Including but not limited to Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm
Minimum Qualifications: Position requires a current Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse, plus one year full-time experience in social, behavioral or human services. Skills to problem solve and assess individual needs. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and staff, and the ability to work effectively, as a team member in a fast-paced work setting. Ability to plan, implement and prioritize assignments. Ability to document electronically, accurately and timely. Requires current CPR certification and current Texas Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications: Prefer bilingual skills to include English/Spanish and two years experience in mental health treatment services.
Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:
- Employer-Cost sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
- Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
- Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
- Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Wellness Program
- 13 Paid Holidays per Year
- 2 Weeks of Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
- 2 Weeks of Paid Sick Leave per Year
- Tuition discounts for select Colleges
Salary : $23 - $25