LVN II - State Hospital - Mental Health in Harlingen, TX

Description

Are you ready to be professionally challenged? Are you looking to be part of a dynamic team of engaged and committed professionals? Then the Health and Specialty Care System (HSCS) may be just the place for you! The HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals located throughout the state, and one youth residential psychiatric center in Waco. The HSCS is a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospitals provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. Whether in a direct-care or support role, your contribution will make a difference in the life of a Texan.

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 annuity as well as 401(K) and 457 Programs under the Employee Retirement System of Texas.
The LVN III works under the direct supervision of an RN, to provide for the care, treatment, & general welfare of patients. Responsibilities include: medication transcription & administration, performance of focused nursing assessment for the comprehensive care, treatment, and general welfare of patients, documentation of comprehensive information concerning pt., observing and reporting significant observations related to patient's mental/physical condition, maintaining accountability for medications, assigned medication room, and the security of assigned unit keys, providing comprehensive pt./family education, implementing a complex nursing care plan, supporting hospital safety, risk management and infection control programs, and restraint and seclusion reduction strategies, maintaining competency, serving as a mentor and preceptor for other less experienced LVNs, mgmt. of the unit in the absence of the RN, & attending work as scheduled. Develops and/or implements educational in-service & quality assurance programs to improve pt. care. Completion of work requires moderate supervision with significant latitude for the use of initiative & independent judgment. Performs routine pt. care in order to assist in providing quality psychiatric services. Assists in establishing and maintaining an environment that is therapeutic for persons with mental illness. Must understand that duties, location of work and shift/pattern are subject to change as determined by the administration to meet the needs of the hospital.
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