Licensed Vocational Nurse III in Denton, TX

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Licensed Vocational Nurse III

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers
The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Clinic Nurse must possess the ability to perform focused assessments and evaluate the healthcare needs and or issues of persons served. The Clinic Nurse must possess the ability to communicate with members of other disciplines to ensure optimal care for persons served. The Clinic Nurse must possess the ability to communicate information gathered to home facility physicians and staff. The Clinic Nurse must possess knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, nursing techniques and procedures, medications and side effects, adverse reactions and signs of toxicity associated with medications, and knowledge of or ability to learn the techniques of administering medications to developmentally disabled individuals. The Clinic Nurse must possess knowledge of mathematics. The Clinic Nurse must possess the ability to prioritize work and practice time management to ensure timelines are met. Must communicate, verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise manner. The Clinic Nurse will maintain a professional, harmonious working relationship with facility employees as well as outside agency employees.
Responsible for the delivery of nursing care necessary to meet the health care needs of persons served. Responsible for focused assessment, care intervention, evaluation and documentation of healthcare needs and/or issues of the people served. Responsible for reporting health care needs and/or issues to the appropriate person(s). Will notify the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), works closely with members of other disciplines of the IDT to assure that communication is in place to provide a more consistent, higher quality care for all persons served. Works closely with Clinic Clerk to ensure lab and diagnostic test are entered into the database. Responsible for the management of the clinic and works directly with the Primary Care Provider.
Provides complex vocational nursing work. May supervise the work of others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Works under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs Nursing duties within the assigned areas and assigned shift. Performs basic and complex nursing tasks to fulfill the health needs of the individuals, including and health screenings. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, facility and unit policies and procedures. Assists the RN Supervisor with on-the-job Nursing instruction and training of other new LVNs. Assists the Infection Control nurse by implementing measures that prevent the spread of disease, assists the QA Nurse in developing and implementing quality assurance programs, and assists in the implementation of therapeutic nursing programs.