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in Rosenberg, TX
LVN Part Time Crisis Center
Verified Pay | $31.36 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Rosenberg, Texas |
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About this job
Job Description
Role Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Crisis Center RN Manager, the Crisis Center LVN is responsible for providing nursing care to all individuals in the Crisis Center (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit). The position provides nursing care to individuals with a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Duties include delivering nursing care as delegated by a RN or physician and determining the predictable healthcare needs of patients. Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, document, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients under the requirements of the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Works closely with other staff in the Crisis Center to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Performs tasks as assigned by the Crisis Center RN Manager and/or Crisis Center designated psychiatrist. This is a Part Time position utilizing 12 hour shifts, 8am-9pm, every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday). Responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the compliance policy.
Salary
- $31.36/hour (includes shift differential)
Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) from a one year college
- Licensed in the State of Texas or temporary license and must obtain permanent license within 6 months of hire and present documentation of application process to the State Nursing board for Texas.
- Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements.
- 1 year of licensed nursing experience (not including clinical hours required for education)
Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills
- 1 year of mental health/behavioral health experience is preferred.
- Spanish speaking
Job Related Physical Requirements
- Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR.
- Must be able to perform moderate lifting and carrying (15-44#), pushing, stooping, repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting.
- Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception.
- Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer