Licensed Vocational Nurse bei TWG Investments LLC

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team as a LVN/Direct Care Supervisor. In this role, you will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to patients while overseeing direct care staff to ensure the delivery of exceptional services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a commitment to patient care, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team. 

Fulltime position available:

• Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm 

As the LVN/Direct Care Supervisor, your responsibilities may include but are not limited to the below:

• Responsible for the day to day operations of the facility 
• Manage and supervise a team of mental health paraprofessionals
• Provide nursing services to the crisis respite program including but not limited to:  Physical assessments, timely documentation, as well as teaching and assisting adults with mental illnesses.
• Must be on duty 40 hours per week and must be available by telephone after hours and on weekends.
• Correctly filling out MARS forms on a continual basis and being in constant contact with doctors, pharmacists, caseworkers, etc. with concern to the care of the residents.
• Maintains Universal Precaution Guidelines and safety measures according to Agency policies and procedures.
• Keeping track of all doctor’s appointments and follow-ups, including prescriptions, notes, orders, etc. given by a doctor or pharmacist as it pertains to the residents.
•  Train and mentor new staff members, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new personnel in medication management to include supervision of self-observation of medication by the residents of their individual medications.
• Responsible for assuring all residents are treated with dignity and respect.
• Responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents at all times.
• Handles client health information at a minimum necessary to document data, access and carry out responsibilities of the position, maintains client confidentiality.
• Working hand in hand with the Behavioral Health Authority on all issues and concerns of the residents.
• Immediately report all abuse, neglect or exploitation and medication errors to The Wood Group’s Client Rights Officer and facility administrator.
• Be familiar with The Wood Group’s policy and procedures to include employee handbook.

What Our Company Offers:

• Healthcare
• Dental 
• Vision
• Retirement ( 4% matching)
• Vacation/PTO
• Paid Training

Who The Wood Group is:

The Wood Group has been providing behavioral health services to the Mental Health Community of Texas since 1980. Our behavioral health services have been designed to meet the needs of individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. We have worked hard to develop partnerships with local Community Centers and other agencies to provide quality services. 

The Wood Group staff is trained to provide caring and compassionate services to the clients involved in our programs. We work as a team with the Community Centers or other agencies to provide services to clients so they can return to productive daily living in their community. All The Wood Group subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. 

The Wood Group subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  

Requirements

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Has excellent observation, oral and written communication skills.
• Organizing assigned work functions and processes; reviewing, evaluating, and modifying work methods.
• Establishing and maintaining working relationships with clients, customers, and representatives of other agencies or departments.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities 

Education and Qualifications:

• Is currently licensed to practice as a vocational nurse (LVN) in Texas. Must be at least 18 years of age, must have a current Texas driver’s license.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Mobility and manual dexterity to work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment.  Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, lift 20 pounds, sit for an extended period, and reach overhead.
• Travel which will include transporting consumers and/or picking up their medications.
• Work may involve at-risk clients or those who pose a threat to themselves or others.