Job Number: 25-12504
Job Summary: This Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position will work to serve clients in the Children's Crisis Respite Unit. The primary duties is to provide general health care support, training and education to clients in a clinical environment for ongoing stabilization with therapeutic interventions. The Children's Crisis Respite is a short-term 24/7 respite facility where youth ages 13-17 can decompress and receive person centered interventions in a home-like setting. Our program is designed for short-term stays: we can offer up to 10 days of service, with the potential for extension based on individual and family needs and client engagement. Clients who are experiencing imminent suicidal or homicidal ideations, who have a notable history of elopement, acute aggression, or who do not have the intellectual functioning to benefit from treatment would not be eligible and would need higher intensity services. The LVN will assist with guiding and coordinating clients' treatment planning to include their desired goals and identified tasks for client self-care with applicable education, training, referrals and resources.
The LVN will be working alongside the multi-disciplinary clinical team to comply and adhere to contractual criteria, agency guidelines and program requirements. The LVN will work in close collaborations with the CCR Practice Manager (PM), the RN Supervisor (RNS), as well as the CCR staff and other collaborating partners to continuously assess, develop and refine the services delivery system to assist clients' success, offering optimal care with compassion, trauma informed practices that promotes racial and health equity and using evidence-based practices. CCR is designed to offer short term stabilization based on the clients' needs and goals while residing at the Respite Unit. The LVN along with the PM, in conjunction with the RNS, will engage with other community supporting stakeholders to promote cohesive, comprehensive, quality and effective therapeutic diversion and deflection for individuals' to be able to establish a productive and positive foundation for sustainable, independent and healthier living.
This position is under the administrative supervision of the CCR PM and under the clinical oversight of the program's RNS.
Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule.
Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care.
Education:
Required:
License:
Required:
Experience:
Hours: Full-time.
Workdays: Monday-Friday.
Workhours: 2:00PM - 10:00PM.
Salary: $28.26 - $36.02 an hour depending on years of licensure, plus an additional 10% crisis stipend.
Position may be eligible for an additional shift differential pay.
Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis county residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care!
Employee Benefits:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.
For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. (PM16)
LVN Keywords: Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN, Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, LVN Psychiatric Nurse, LVN Psych Nurse, LVN Staff Nurse, LVN Charge Nurse, LVN Case Manager, LVN Field Nurse, Mental Health Nurse