Job Description | Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Nurse Manager, and the Regional Center Director, this LVN provides support for psychiatric and primary care services in an integrated outpatient clinic. The LVN should possess a positive attitude, a caring spirit and be able to work within an integrated multidisciplinary team. This position supports the prescribing Physicians and NP’s, is responsible for obtaining vital signs, weight, height, BMI, recording information in the electronic medical record, and staging medication consents, rooming patients and assisting with medical procedures. The LVN will be responsible for refilling medications, assisting with phone calls, office, and clinic flow, and obtaining medication authorizations to ensure no lapse in prescriptions. This position will also provide education on nutrition, medications, diagnosis, and other health related concerns, giving injections, performing venipuncture, administering urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, and other point of care testing in the clinic. This position will assist in the coordination of the delivery of clinical and nursing care for primary care and behavioral health services and will perform responsible nursing work in the assigned locations. This position is responsible for the care and treatment of individuals in accordance with accepted professional, legal and ethical nursing standards. This LVN is responsible for adhering to all agency policies and procedures and reporting to work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This position may also support other centers due to staffing pattern changes supporting vacations and sick leave. Location: Taylor Salary: $22.72 – $25.47/hr *Range of salary subject to applicable differentials listed below* Applicable Differentials: $1.00/hour 2 years with BTCS $1.00/hour Specialty (Hearing and Vision Screen Certificate/Primary Care Experience) $0.75/hour Bilingual Why join our team? BTCS Values our team members and believes it is important to reward and compensate our team members for their contribution to our success. BTCS offers competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals. Medical Insurance: Through BlueCross Blue Shield, we offer comprehensive medical coverage for you and your eligible dependents with access to network and non-network health care providers. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Dental Insurance: Through Dental Select, we offer two coverage plans for dental care, to include preventative, basic and major services. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Vision Insurance: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer vision coverage to include discounts on everyday vision needs, such as eye exams and glasses and/ or contacts. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Prescription Plan: Through BlueCross BlueShield, we offer discounts on generic, preferred or brand-name drugs as well as non-preferred drugs at pharmacies or through a convenient home delivery program. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Flexible Spending Accounts: Optional pre-tax contributions for medical reimbursement and dependent care plans. Retirement Plans: Sponsored Insurance: Family and Medical Leave: Job protection to provide care related to a child’s birth or adoption, or for yourself or a family member’s serious health condition. Employee Assistance Program: Through Alliance Worksite Solutions, we offer a no cost, confidential employee assistance program as a resource to resolve personal, family, financial and legal problems for employees and their dependents. Professional Development: Joining Bluebonnet Trails is about joining a culture of inclusiveness, collaboration, trust, and the invitation and expectation to have a voice. Bluebonnet offers employees the opportunity to participate in professional development that is skill based and offers continuing education courses to enhance knowledge and performance via online courses and instructor led webinars. Additional Perks: |
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City | Taylor |
County | Williamson County |
Credentials | Minimum Qualifications: 1.Graduated from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas 2. Ability to work collaboratively and be part of a multidisciplinary integrated behavioral health and primary care professional team. 3. Computer literate with working knowledge of Windows/MS office applications. 4. Excellent written and oral communication skills 5. Must have and hold a valid Texas Driver’s License and maintain approved driving record throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Experience working in psychiatric settings, with individuals with developmental disabilities, substance use disorders and or primary care needs 2. Bilingual in Spanish |
Salary Amount | $47,258 - 52,978/year |
Closing Date | Open until filled |