What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position at Wits Solutions Inc?
Wits Solutions Inc. (WITS) is a SBA certified Small Disadvantaged Business with headquarters in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. WITS has been providing best-in-class solutions in professional IT and administrative consulting to various Federal, State, Local and commercial customers. At WITS, we believe in working not for our clients but with them. This is why right from the beginning; our analysts and solution-builders work closely with our clients to ensure that the project outcomes continue to deliver value long into the future.
Job Description:
Education/ Certification Mandatory:
- Valid/current Texas LVN license
Work Experience Mandatory:
- Minimum 2 years of LVN experience; experience providing nursing care, medication administration, treatments, documentation, and patient/resident care
Education/Certifications Nice to Have:
- Valid/current Texas LVN license
Work Experience Nice to Have:
- Experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), complex medical needs, mental health and/or behavioral health populations; experience in a State Supported Living Center/state facility would be highly desirable
References/Certificates/Diplomas Required:
- Two complete references from two different places of employment by supervisor of the nurse
- A NURSYS report showing any licenses held (must be current)
- Shift preference (6/2 or 2/10)
Roles And Responsibilities:
- Provide direct nursing care to residents with intellectual disabilities, complex medical conditions, mental health and/or behavioral health needs.
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility procedures.
- Monitor residents' health status, vital signs and changes in condition, and report concerns appropriately.
- Provide medication education and reinforce care instructions with residents and/or appropriate staff.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and computer data entry.
- Follow facility SOPs, ICF-IDD Regulations, DSSLC Policies and Directives, and HHSC Standards, Rules and Directives.
- Support resident safety, general welfare and quality of care within the State Supported Living Center environment.
- Participate in required facility and HHSC training and maintain compliance with all applicable nursing and facility requirements.