Licensed Vocational Nurse III

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) as a Licensed Vocational Nurse III and make a positive impact in the lives of Texans. This full‑time position is located at the San Antonio State Supported Living Center (6711 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78223) and works regular night shifts with opportunities for evenings, nights, and weekends.

• Agency:
  Health & Human Services Commission
• Department:
  Unit 2 – Nursing
• Posting Number: 11308
• Posting Audience:
  Internal and External
• Operating Category:
  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary: $4,866.58 – $6,335.66 per month (TEXAS‑A‑19)
• Shift: Regular Night (additional days, evenings, and weekends available)
• Location:
  
  San Antonio State Supported Living Center, 6711 S New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78223
• Travel:
  Up to 5%
• Telework:
  Not Eligible
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full time
• FLSA:
  Non‑exempt
• Employment Type:
  
  Regular

• Provide advanced and routine nursing care for residents with complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health issues.
• Administer medications and perform procedures such as tracheostomy, gastrostomy/jejunostomy care, wound care, and breathing treatments.
• Collect specimens for laboratory work and conduct health screenings.
• Document and report treatments and observations accurately in the electronic health record.
• Instruct and supervise direct support professionals, new LVNs, and other staff on care practices.
• Assist RNs with protocol implementation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Respond to emergency situations and follow infection control procedures.
• Participate in disaster response and continuity of operations as required.
• Maintain current CPR certification and demonstrate physical capability for CPR.

• Attend work on a regular basis, following a scheduled shift or rotating schedule as required.
• Serve in on‑call status on a rotating schedule when operational needs arise.
• Make rounds and/or home visits as needed and work in other locations within the SSLC.
• Perform complex nursing procedures in accordance with HHSC, SSLC, and state regulations.
• Monitor individuals’ weight, diet, feeding, and vital signs; evaluate treatment outcomes.
• Document and report findings accurately in the medical record.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, providing oral and written communication.
• Lead, monitor, and oversee others in preparing and executing nursing procedures.
• Train and instruct new LVN staff, providing ongoing feedback and mentorship.
• Assist with infection control, quality assurance, and therapeutic nursing programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assistance with medication variance and scheduling.

• Knowledge of nursing care standards, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and CPR.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and ICF‑IID regulations.
• Reasoning skills to identify and resolve problems.
• Computer skills for electronic health records.
• Ability to organize, coordinate, evaluate nursing activities, and interpret policies.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong CPR capability and current certification.

• Graduation from a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) program.
• At least 6 months of prior LVN employment experience (12 months preferred).
• Experience working or volunteering with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (preferred).
• Experience training, teaching, or leading others (preferred).
• Experience using an electronic health record system (preferred).

Licensed to practice as an LVN in the state of Texas, or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males 18–25 must register with Selective Service. All employees are subject to random drug testing and may be required to work overtime, extended…