LVN

Opportunity to support the underserved IDD / behavioral health population in an inpatient setting.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

25 Locations all around Texas

Full-Time, 6+ Month Contract

Competitive Salary

Company Description

At Columbus, we believe everyone deserves a meaningful life including our employees. We're a family of professionals who treat everyone with dignity and respect, share a deep passion for the IDD / behavioral health community, and work every day to help people achieve their life goals.

Role Summary

While we are not actively hiring for this role at the moment, we welcome you to apply for future opportunities with The Columbus Organization. By submitting your resume, you'll join our talent community and be considered as openings arise. A Columbus recruiter will review your background, and if there's a potential match, a member of our team will reach out to discuss next steps.

Key Responsibilities

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and / or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Demonstrates competency in performing complex technical nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with state regulations.
• Performs complex and technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations such as tracheostomy care, gastrostomy / jejunostomy care, wound care, breathing treatments.
• Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests when requested by lab personnel.
• Monitors individuals weight, diet, feedings, and vital signs. Monitors individuals health status after treatments and procedures.
• Monitors for signs and symptoms of illness.
• Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes and provides input to other members of the healthcare team. Instructs direct support professionals on how to monitor individuals after a treatment or procedure using instruction sheets such as that used for post-sedation monitoring of signs and symptoms.

Required Qualifications

Why Join Us?

About the Company : The Columbus Organization is a team committed to your professional success. As a leading national provider of health care professionals focused on serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental, and behavioral health challenges, we invite you to take your career to a whole new level with The Columbus Organization. Whether your interest is in community, facility, or school-based settings, The Columbus Organization offers job opportunities that are right for you.

If you have already found the perfect job but perhaps know of someone who is still looking, Columbus offers a $250 referral bonus for successful referrals.