What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Vocational Nurse IDD LVN [1176] position at Texas Panhandle Centers?
Job Description
Job Description
Position : Licensed Vocational Nurse IDD LVN [1176]
Program : Amarillo, Texas – Respite
Salary : $22.14 / hr.
Shift available : Part-time (Saturday & Sunday from 7am - 7pm)
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 physician’s 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 driver’s 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 TPC’s 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 employee’s salary)
Staff automatically enrolled into a 457 Retirement Account at 1% of their annual salary. Employer Match 1% higher than employee’s contribution up to 6% in the 403 (b) or 457 Retirement Savings Plan
Paid time off – PTO accrual, Holidays
One (1) annual Mental Health Floating Holiday, one (1) annual Celebrate Diversity Floating Holiday, and one (1) annual A Day to Remember Floating Holiday available to staff after 90 days of employment
Additional Supplemental Coverage available i.e. Disability, Accidental, Cancer, Critical Care, and Section 125 Flexible Spending Account Plan
501(c)(3) designation – you can apply the for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Teladoc – gives you or your immediate family members in the household access to a medical provider free of charge via telephone or video
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – gives you or your immediate family members in the household access to behavioral health, financial, and legal counseling in person or via telephone
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