NHS Human Services, Inc.

Licensed Vocational Nurse [1175] IDD LVN

Full Time

AMARILLO, TX, US

Salary Range:

$22.14 To $22.14 Hourly

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse [1175] IDD LVN

Program:

Amarillo, Texas - Respite

Salary:

$22.14/hr.

Shift available:

Full-time (8 am - 5 pm)

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Staff will maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful Trauma-Informed Care language
• The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) II position is responsible for providing direct daily care, supervision and activities for persons residing in the Respite Care Unit
• The LVN will provide and monitor medical services and may serve as shift leader
• This position must be flexible enough to fill in during emergencies, vacation and sick leave if needed
• This position will provide homemaker, respite and habilitation service, as defined by the Home/Community-Based Service Principles
• This position will work at other TPC facilities as needed
• Administer, monitor and chart the use of medications as scheduled following physicians orders and monitors/treats medical conditions
• Reports medical problems to program R.N. Communicates both physical care and meets daily living and personal needs for clients, i.e. bathing, toileting, dressing/undressing, feeding, social/recreational activities and transporting
• Intervene physically when necessary to prevent injury to self and other individuals
• Adheres to TPC Business Code of Conduct and reports concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised

Required qualifications to be successful in the job:

• High school diploma or GED
• Licensed to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas
• License must be current and in good standing
• Must have a valid Texas drivers license and be insurable under agency vehicle policy
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred qualifications to be successful in the job:

• Experience in providing daily supervision and assistance to residents served (i.e. toileting, bathing, feeding, and dressing)
• Experience working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Experience in record keeping and documentation
• Experience working with persons who have aggressive and/or inappropriate behaviors
• Experience in working with special diets, menu substitutions and meal preparation
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in wiring
• Experience in administration and assessment skills
• Experience in providing medical treatments, i.e. feeding tubes, injections, etc.

At TPC, passion and meaningful work is rewarded! We offer employees:

Click here for TPCs FY2025 Summary of Benefits

Robust benefit offerings

• Medical, Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Dental, and Vision

Employer paid life insurance

(1.5 times employees salary)

Staff automatically enrolled into a 457 Retirement Account at 1% of their annual salary. Employer Match 1% higher than employees contribution up to 6% in the 403 (b) or 457 Retirement Savings Plan

Paid time off

• PTO accrual, Holidays