LVN Crisis Center PRN at Texana Center

Rosenberg, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

30.3

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nursing Care, Mental Illness, Substance Use, Crisis Management, Patient Safety, Documentation, Texas Nurse Practice Act, Team Collaboration, SAMA, CPR, Moderate Lifting, Bending, Reaching, Spanish Speaking

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

LVN PRN - Crisis Center Role Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Crisis Center RN Manager, the Crisis Center LVN is responsible for providing nursing care to all individuals in the Crisis Center (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit). The position provides nursing care to individuals with a mental illness and/or a co-occurring substance use/abuse diagnosis along with individuals with a dual diagnosis of mental illness and intellectual or developmental disability. Duties include delivering nursing care as delegated by a RN or physician and determining the predictable healthcare needs of patients. Utilizes the nursing process to plan, implement, document, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients under the requirements of the Texas Nurse Practice Act. Works closely with other staff in the Crisis Center to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Performs tasks as assigned by the Crisis Center RN Manager and/or Crisis Center designated psychiatrist. Works as needed Sunday-Saturday. The varied shifts are 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. 8:00 am-5:00 p.m. Evening shift 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. with flexibility to meet program needs as requested by the RN Nursing Manager/Crisis Center Manager. Salary * $30.30/hour Required Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills * Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) from a one year college * Licensed in the State of Texas or temporary license and must obtain permanent license within 6 months of hire and present documentation of application process to the State Nursing board for Texas. * Compact license acceptable according to current Board of Nursing requirements. * 1 year of licensed nursing experience (not including clinical hours required for education) Preferred Education and/or Certifications, Experience, Skills * 1 year of mental health/behavioral health experience is preferred. * Spanish speaking Job Related Physical Requirements * Must be able to perform SAMA and CPR. * Must be able to perform moderate lifting and carrying (15-44#), pushing, stooping, repeated bending, reaching above shoulder, simple grasping, hearing, walking, sitting and twisting. * Must have ability to see, write, operate office equipment, operate a motor vehicle and have depth perception. * Qualified individual must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations. Texana Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsibilities

The Crisis Center LVN provides nursing care to individuals in the Crisis Center, including those with mental illness and co-occurring diagnoses. They work under the direction of the RN Manager to ensure patient safety and deliver care as delegated by RNs or physicians.