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About the Role
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) plays an essential role in promoting the health, safety, independence, and overall well-being of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN provides direct nursing care, performs assessments, administers medications, monitors health conditions, and assists in implementing care plans. The LVN collaborates with healthcare providers and team members to coordinate medical services and ensure continuity of care.
Responsibilities
- Provides safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care to clients under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing (DON).
- Performs focused nursing assessments, monitors clients’ health status, identifies changes in condition, and promptly communicates significant findings or concerns.
- Participates in the implementation, monitoring, and modification of individualized nursing care plans.
- Assists in coordinating medical services and ongoing healthcare needs, including appointments, laboratory testing, diagnostic procedures, referrals, and follow-up care.
- Participates in client admissions, transitions, hospitalizations, and discharges by assisting with medication reconciliation and collecting relevant medical information.
- Serves as a liaison between clients, families, guardians, healthcare providers, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and organizational policies.
- Assists with medication management, including reviewing medication orders, coordinating prescription refills, and maintaining accurate medication records.
- Collaborates with the Director of Nursing and other nursing personnel to provide and reinforce medication education.
- Assists with the preparation and coordination of medical clinics, annual assessments, and routine health screenings.
- Provides guidance, instruction, and reinforcement of established healthcare procedures to direct support professionals and other unlicensed personnel.
- Monitors staff adherence to established medication administration procedures and client-specific healthcare protocols.
- Assists in coordinating routine care assignments and monitoring assigned tasks performed by unlicensed personnel.
- Maintains accurate, timely, and complete nursing documentation.
- Promotes a safe, sanitary, and therapeutic environment while identifying potential health and safety risks.
- Responds appropriately to medical concerns and emergencies by providing nursing interventions and initiating emergency protocols.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized healthcare goals.
- Adheres to all applicable federal and state regulations and organizational policies.
- Participates in staff meetings, nursing department initiatives, quality improvement activities, and ongoing training.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising RN or designated management personnel.
Requirements
- Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license through the Texas Board of Nursing.
- Maintains an active Texas LVN license, required certifications, and compliance with continuing nursing education requirements.
- Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain one within the first 30 days of hire.
- Valid Texas Driver License or ability to acquire one within first 30 days of employment.
- Must have no bars to employment pursuant to Health & Safety Code §250.006.
- Must have no bars to employment pursuant to Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 3, §3.201 Texas Health and Safety Code.
- Name must not appear on either the Texas or Federal Office of Inspector General’s Exclusions List.
- Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position, including lifting/carrying at least 50 lbs., climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and driving.
Skills
- Nursing skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and high attention to detail
Location
- Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
About the Company
- Mary Lee Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing quality care, services, and housing to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).