Licensed Vocational Nurse

Are you looking for a purpose-driven career? At Metrocare, we serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying.

Metrocare is the largest provider of mental health services in North Texas, serving over 55,000 adults and children annually. For over 50 years, Metrocare has provided a broad array of services to people with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. In addition to behavioral health care, Metrocare provides primary care centers for adults and children, services for veterans and their families, accessible pharmacies, housing, and supportive social services. Alongside clinical care, researchers and teachers from Metrocare’s Altshuler Center for Education & Research are advancing mental health beyond Dallas County while providing critical workforce to the state.

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The mission of Metrocare Services is to serve our neighbors with developmental or mental health challenges by helping them find lives that are meaningful and satisfying. We are an agency committed to quality gender-responsive, trauma-informed care to individuals experiencing serious mental illness, development disabilities, and co-occurring disorders. Metrocare programs focus on the issues that matter most in the lives of the children, families and adults we serve.

Professional care-giver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of consumers for a designated time frame and provides care to those consumers via the therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the therapeutic environment, treatment and modalities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

HOURS OF RESPONSIBILITY:       Metrocare clinics are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for the Hillside Adult Clinic, which is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job.


Assist consumer in identifying and articulating his/her problems and needs.
Administer medication competently and safely
Intervene as guided to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore physical and mental health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
Document all meetings and notes pertaining to consumer plans
Perform Venipuncture skills using accepted technique including universal precautions
Perform nursing assessments
Demonstrate ability to manage consumers on medication commonly used by this Agency
Provide physician extender services
Obtain vital signs as ordered
Provide patient and family training regarding health and support topics
Performs other duties as assigned.


COMPETENCIES:


The competencies listed here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.
Self-motivating, able to work independently
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of individuals, teams and systems.
Able to apply working knowledge of MS Office 95/97
Record data neatly, coherently, accurately, and objectively.
Knowledge of laws, regulations and policies and procedures related to the Agency and all stakeholders
Creative service implementation processes designed to meet the needs of people served.
Emergency/Crisis Intervention skills
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the ethical standards of conduct, state contract, appropriate professional standards and applicable state/federal laws
Analytical skills, professional acumen, business ethics, thorough understanding of continuous improvement processes, problem solving, respect for confidentiality, and excellent communication skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workflow and meet deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple task and special projects simultaneously.
Able to work autonomously with minimal or no supervision.
Able to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.


QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:


Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
One year of experience, preferably with consumers with developmental disabilities

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Basic math skills required.
Ability to work with reports and numbers.
Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and amounts to accurately report activities and budgets.


REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.


COMPUTER SKILLS:

Use computer, printer, and software programs necessary to the position (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
Ability to utilize Internet for resources.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas Driver License within three (3) months of employment.
Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Centers liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Must have an acceptable driving record.
Current Licensed LVN in the state of Texas


PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to talk and hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone. Due to the multi-site responsibilities of this position the incumbent must be able to carry equipment and supplies (up to 15 pounds). The position requires standing and/or walking in excess of 7 hours a day.

TRAVEL:

In county travel may be required.
No Overnight travel required


NOTICE ON POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE TRAVEL TO/FROM VARIOUS WORKSITES
Positions that are community-based, in whole or part, require the incumbent to travel between various worksites within his/her workday/workweek. The incumbent is required to have reliable transportation that can facilitate this requirement. The incumbent is further required to meet the criteria for insurability by the Centers risk management facilitator; and produce proof of minimal auto liability coverage when applicable. Failure to meet these terms may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment, contract or other status with Metrocare.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment describe here is representative of that which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The noise level may vary between low and mild.
The work environment should not be unusually hot or cold.

Benefits Information and Perks:

Metrocare couldn’t have a great employee-first culture without great benefits. That’s why we offer a competitive salary, exceptional training, and an outstanding benefits package:

• Medical/Dental/Vision

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Retirement Plan, including employer matching

• Health Savings Account, including employer matching

• Professional Development allowance up to $2000 per year

• Bilingual Stipend – 6% of the base salary

• Many other benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Tobacco-Free Facilities - Metrocare is committed to promoting the health, well-being, and safety of Metrocare team members, guests, and individuals and families we serve while on the facility campuses. Therefore, Metrocare facilities and grounds are tobacco-free.
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