LVN - Humble, TX

Who is Gateway Foundation?

Gateway Foundation, Inc. is a national non‑profit dedicated to helping individuals with substance use and mental health disorders. Established in 1968, the organization provides essential tools and knowledge for recovery, positively impacting hundreds of thousands of lives. Operating through its Community Services, Corrections Divisions, and Corporate Headquarters, Gateway is recognized for innovative, effective treatment approaches and maintaining high standards.

Why join us?

Join our team to deliver high‑quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence‑based treatment. You’ll serve underserved populations in a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth, offering personal and professional fulfillment aligned with your values.

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location
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Atascocita – 2310 1/2 Atascocita Rd., Humble, TX 77396

Gateway’s largest facility, Atascocita is a residential correctional center focused solely on substance use treatment for court‑ordered clients. With 12 buildings and nearly 500 clients, the facility provides a structured, secure environment without armed guards. Staff work collaboratively within a team of 170, including counselors, probation officers, and support staff. The location is undergoing major renovations to become a state‑of‑the‑art treatment center, fostering a supportive culture with team‑building activities, recognition programs, and a mission‑driven focus on recovery and rehabilitation.

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessment of clients’ medical needs, confer with clinical team members to develop care plans, and implement plans and case management to address identified needs.
• Perform triage, and routine or complex treatments.
• Serve as a member of the treatment team by reporting client observations and evaluations of medical problems.
• Administer prescribed medications.
• Conduct educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning health, medical issues, infection control, and related topics.
• Maintain required client charts, documents, and records related to assessment, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Assist physicians in conducting examinations and treatments.

• Associate’s degree in Nursing
• Two years of related experience in a social service environment; concurrent experience with a relevant client population preferred.
• Current State license as a Vocational Nurse
• Working knowledge of the principles of physical growth and development and psychosocial development to assess and interpret client data and identify individual needs, providing health‑related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population.
• Ability to manage client health care activities and work independently to develop and implement appropriate responses to identified medical needs.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate medical needs, implement and document nursing care plans, and develop solutions to difficult problems concerning clients’ mental or physical well‑being.
• Strong communication skills to obtain assessment information, instruct clients, elicit their cooperation in managing their care, conduct educational classes, and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and health care professionals.

• Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, etc.; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical).
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical).
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical).
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages, and intercoms (critical).
• Manual dexterity necessary to…