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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) State Supported Living Center
Job Description
Job Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at a State Supported Living Center, where your expertise will directly enhance the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate, skilled nursing care within a dynamic environment that emphasizes dignity, independence, and personalized support. Your energetic approach and critical thinking will ensure each individual receives safe, effective, and respectful care tailored to their unique needs. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working alongside a team committed to excellence in long-term and community-based care.
Role:
- LVN/LPN (LICENSED
VOCATIONAL NURSE / LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
)
Location:
- Brenham, TX, 77833
Client:
- Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)
Education/ Certification Mandatory:
- Current, unencumbered LVN/LPN nursing license required.
Candidate must be licensed and eligible to practice as an LVN/LPN in Texas.
Work Experience Mandatory:
- Experience as an LVN/LPN working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD), psychiatric conditions, and/or dual-diagnosis populations; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Education/Certifications Nice to
Have:
- Additional nursing certifications or specialized training related to psychiatric/mental health, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD), or dual-diagnosis care preferred.
Work Experience Nice to
Have:
- Strong, competent, reliable, experienced nurse; fast learner and adaptable to changing requirements.
Roles And Responsibilities:
- Provide LVN/LPN nursing services at Brenham State Supported Living Center (SSLC) in accordance with assigned duties and facility requirements.
- Provide nursing support to individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD), psychiatric conditions, and dual-diagnosis needs.
- Work the assigned 8-hour shift, with a requirement to work approximately 3 weekends per month.
- Attend and successfully completely New Employee Orientation and Nursing Education sessions, typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, for approximately two weeks.
- Provide reliable and competent nursing support while working independently and collaboratively with the nursing and interdisciplinary teams.
- Follow established facility procedures, clinical requirements, and applicable nursing practices while supporting daily patient-care operations.
- Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing requirements, schedules, and patient-care needs.
- Maintain professional communication and effective collaboration with nursing staff, healthcare professionals, patients/residents, and other facility personnel.
- Complete required background screening and drug screening as part of the onboarding process.
- Complete required credentialing and employment requirements and be prepared to begin work promptly following an offer.
- Maintain the required LVN/LPN licensure and eligibility to provide nursing services throughout the assignment.
Pay:
$65,000.00
- $70,000.
00 per year Application Question(s): Do you currently hold an active, unencumbered Texas LVN/LPN license and are you eligible to practice in Texas? Do you have LVN/LPN experience working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD), psychiatric conditions, or dual-diagnosis populations? Have you previously worked for or supported any Texas state agency or state healthcare client? If yes, please provide the agency/client's name. Are you comfortable working an 8-hour shift, including approximately 3 weekends per month? Are you available to attend the required New Employee Orientation and Nursing Education sessions, typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM for approximately two weeks?
Work Location:
In person