Gateway Foundation Inc
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
$28 / HOUR
The LVN conducts comprehensive nursing assessments and implements care plans for clients with substance use and mental health disorders. Responsibilities include administering medications, performing triage, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Requires an Associate's degree in Nursing and a current State license as a Vocational Nurse. Candidates should have two years of related experience in a social service environment.
Associate’s degree in Nursing Two years related experience in a social service environment. Concurrent experience with relevant client population preferred Current State license as a Vocational Nurse Working knowledge of the principles of physical growth and development and psychosocial development to assess and interpret client data and identify individual needs and provide health-related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population Ability to manage client health care activities, and work independently in developing and implementing appropriate responses to identified medical needs Strong analytical skills necessary to evaluate medical needs, implement and document nursing care plans, and develop solutions to difficult problems concerning clients’ mental or physical well-being Strong communication skills to obtain assessment information, instruct clients and elicit their cooperation in managing their care, conduct educational classes, and maintain effective working relationships and contacts with other employees and health care professionals
Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical) Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical) Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical) Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical) Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical) Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis (essential) Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time (desirable). Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data
$28.00 per hour Gateway Foundation conducts annual reviews including merit increases. Benefits at Gateway Foundation: Health and Wellness:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Gateway Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service 9 paid company holidays Work-life-balance
Training & Development Programs Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance
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