Licensed Vocational Nurse

We offer a variety of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Join our team at the Texas Civil Commitment Medical Center in Littlefield, Texas! Work with a team who values helping people turn their lives around.

Requirements

• Assist with provider line; prepare examining room and equipment.
• Properly document nursing care.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
• Observe and record client behavior, assess and triage with appropriate documentation.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and procedures.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment as required.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Provide health counseling and health education on an individual or group basis, as required.
• Review and process all reports and documents in a timely manner.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
• Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
• Maintain accountability of clients and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/prescription insurance
• Life insurance, AD&D as well as short-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Career advancement opportunities