Position Title

Part - Time Nurse (LVN or RN) - K.B. - Nacogdoches Mental Health Clinic - Nacogdoches, TX

Position Number

P #1556

General Description

The part - time nurse is responsible for providing nursing services to adults diagnosed with mental illness, as well as children and adolescents with a mental health diagnosis receiving services at the Nacogdoches Mental Health Clinic. Duties include giving injections, oversight of indigent medication program, inventory of sample and indigent medications, documentation, and other nursing duties.

Education

Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse by the Texas State Board of nursing examiners.

Experience

Preferred (LVN): One (1) year experience working with individuals having Mental Illness in an inpatient or community setting.

Preferred (RN): Six (6) months experience as a RN working with individuals having Mental Illness in an inpatient or community setting.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Texas licensed Vocational Nurse or Texas licensed Registered Nurse.

Required: Valid Texas driver's license.

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.

Physical Requirements

Required: Sight, hearing, talking, lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending or kneeling and fine motor skills for legible handwriting and typing.

Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Salary

$27.50 - $33.00 per hour.