Licensed Vocational Nurse - Integrated Care Clinics

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - INTEGRATED CARE CLINICS

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY The LVN will provide direct nursing services for Adult Behavioral Health (ABH), Primary Care, and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) consumers, assist with laboratory testing, EKGs, and other medical treatments, maintain pharmaceutical oversight of medication samples, initiate prior authorizations and override forms. The LVN will also complete associated documentation for the consumer and program.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Administers medications and provides medication education to patients.
• Assists with laboratory collection and other medical treatments/interventions.
• Communicates with collaborating physicians or specialists regarding patient care.
• Communicates with patients regarding treatment plans.
• Completes prior authorizations.
• Conforms to the Texas Nurse I Practice Act and the Board’s rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State, and local laws, rules, or regulations affecting the LVN’s current area of nursing.
• Coordinates medication distribution with the Center's pharmacy contract, maintains accurate account of stock medications, controlled substances and consumer medications.
• Coordinates on medication management and reconciliation with consumers.
• Coordinates services with pharmacy representatives and/or companies.
• Educates patients about health maintenance and disease prevention.
• Ensures the operation of a safe, therapeutic environment.
• Facilitates referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
• Maintains pharmaceutical oversight of medication samples for specified units participating in the program through assigned unit level staff.
• Obtains medical records; order labs and obtain and laboratory results.
• Monitors various supply inventory and ensuring proper rotation of expiring vaccines.
• Participates as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Provides administrative support, including answering phones, charting and filing, and ensuring adequate supplies.
• Provides daily nursing services, including quality nursing care, medication support, educational programs, and case management services for clients.
• Trains and educates clients on their medical needs.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Administers injectable medications in various homes, facilities or clinics.
• Administers nursing care (treatments, monitoring and assisting) to clients in group homes, own home/family home setting and day habilitation centers.
• Monitors and reports changes in patient symptoms or behavior.
• Participates in quarterly reviews of consumers to assess their current health needs.
• Participates in schedule of consults from group homes and host homes.
• Provides advice and emotional support to patients and their family members.

• Administer long-acting injections to adolescents and monitor for adverse side effects.

• Administers various vaccines, oxygen and nebulizer treatments.
• Assists with abscess (I&D) drainage ensuring all supplies are present.
• Assists with various exams and procedures such as pelvic exams or. Ensures treatment area is supplied with proper instruments.
• Conducts spirometry testing.
• Conducts vision screenings with Snellen.
• Draws and administers insulin and Subcutaneous injections.
• Measures lung capacity using peak flow meters.
• Participates in procedures such as point of care testing (flu, covid, strep, mono blood glucose and urinalysis.
• Performs wound care tasks such as cleaning, dressing and timely changing of wounds.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
• IDD:
  One (1) year of experience or related experience serving as an LVN in IDD population