(1144) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

This Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides care to individuals under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Nurse Manager in an outpatient setting. The LVN or CMA will have the opportunity to provide nursing care and assistance to the individuals while building rapport and understanding the whole person and their individual needs.

Under the leadership of the Director of Outpatient Nursing and the Regional Center Director, this position may also provide support to individuals with primary care needs. The LVN or CMA possesses a positive attitude, caring spirit and works within an integrated multidisciplinary team. This position works alongside and supports other LVNs, CMAs, office support staff, and the prescribing Physicians and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in the clinic.

The LVN or CMA will assess vital signs, weight, height, BMI, and update the chart while documenting accordingly in the electronic medical record. The position will assist the individual with refills and gain signatures on medical consent. The LVN or CMA will be responsible for assisting with phone calls from individuals with concerns and providing education regarding nutrition, medication management, exercise, and diagnosis.

The LVN or CMA (under delegation and supervision) is proficient in clinical skills for tasks such as administering injectable medications, performing venipuncture, urine drug screens, pregnancy tests, and other point of care testing in the clinic. The nurse will work closely with the Physicians and NPs during in-clinic procedures when needed.

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 LVN or CMA 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 or CMA will work primarily in the Bastrop clinic but will cover the Giddings and LaGrange clinics to assist as needed. The LVN or CMA is responsible for adhering to all agency policies and procedures and reporting to work Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Location: Bastrop, Giddings, LaGrange

Salary: $18.39 – $27.47/hr

Applicable Differentials:

Up to $2.00/hr Prior Experience at a community center in a previous role

$0.75/hr Bilingual

$1.00/hr Career Ladder Specialty

$1.00/hr Tenure with BTCS

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:
401A: Through this governmental plan, we offer a 7% match to employee contributions.
457/403(b): Through these governmental plans, employees may contribute pre-tax earnings for retirement. Employees may participate on the first day of employment.

Sponsored Insurance:
Life Insurance: Through Dearborn National, we offer basic life insurance of $5,000. Optional supplemental coverage, as well as spouse and eligible dependent policies, are available to purchase.
Long Term Disability/ Accident/ Critical Illness Insurance: Through Dearborn National we offer optional insurance coverages at a competitive rate. Coverage for employees and eligible dependents begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.

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:
– Employee Referral Awards
– Licensure Supervision
– Licensure Renewal Fee Reimbursement
– Public Service Loan Forgiveness Programs
– Educational Leave
– Competitive Pay Differentials for Applicable Positions