Position Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse/Night shift - K.D. - Mental Health Emergency Center - Lufkin, TX

Position Number

P #178

General Description

The LVN will be part of a multidisciplinary treatment team and is responsible for providing nursing care services to acutely mentally ill adult residents at the Extended Observation Unit and the Crisis Residential Unit as assigned. They will also be assigned to detox clients to deliver quality nursing care to those undergoing medical drug and alcohol detox, utilizing the CIWA and OWS rating scales. These units operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Performs under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse on duty. Duties will include, but may not be limited to giving injections, administering oral medications, monitoring the health status of resident clients, completing medication consents, assisting with psychiatric services provided via telehealth equipment, general nursing duties and coordinating health care needs with other medical care providers. Other responsibilities include inventory of medications, patient education and documentation, collection and tracking of lab specimens, providing care to the detox client in regard to some ADL's when needed and appropriate, with the assistance of a MH Specialist when available.

Education

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Vocational Nurse

by the Texas State Board of Licensed Vocational examiners.

Experience

Preferred: One (1) year experience as an LVN in a residential, inpatient, or acute mental health setting.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse

Required: Valid Texas driver's license.

Physical Requirements

Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending or kneeling and hand/finger dexterity.

Special Requests or Comments

Required: Must be physically able to complete Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, and First Aid training modules. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator.

Hours

Staff in this position will work 12-hour shifts (7:00pm - 7:00am) with a total of 7 shifts every 14 days. This position will require the employee to work some weekend and holiday shifts on a rotating basis.

Salary

$54,933.28 annually