104689
JOB TITLE
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
WAGE
$47,061 Annually
JOB STATUS
Full-time
SHIFT
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Mon-Fri
POSTING NUMBER
104689
HIRING PROGRAM
Mental Health Services
JOB LOCATION
Zavala MH
BENEFITS
Full
POSTING DATE
06/20/25
CLOSING DATE
07/05/25 or until filled
Poof of education is required upon request. Transcripts or diploma must be original. Copies will not be accepted. Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the designated Adult MH clinic manager, and in coordination with psychiatrists, other nurses, a team of case managers and Licensed Professionals of the Healing Arts (LPHA), the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a variety of settings. This position requires training in Trauma Informed Care.
Camino Real Community Services is a Trauma Informed Care Agency and implements the principles of trauma informed care.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Apply in person at: 315 N. First Ave., Crystal City, Texas
or submit application and resume to:
Camino Real Community Services Center
ATTN: HRS
P.O. BOX 725, Lytle, TX. 78052
FAX: 830-772-4304
E-MAIL: hollyb@caminorealcs.org
PHONE: 210-357-0359 or 357-0300
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
WAGE
$47,061 Annually
JOB STATUS
Full-time
SHIFT
8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Mon-Fri
POSTING NUMBER
104689
HIRING PROGRAM
Mental Health Services
JOB LOCATION
Zavala MH
BENEFITS
Full
POSTING DATE
06/20/25
CLOSING DATE
07/05/25 or until filled
Poof of education is required upon request. Transcripts or diploma must be original. Copies will not be accepted. Requires a valid Texas driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the designated Adult MH clinic manager, and in coordination with psychiatrists, other nurses, a team of case managers and Licensed Professionals of the Healing Arts (LPHA), the Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in a variety of settings. This position requires training in Trauma Informed Care.
- Delivers licensed vocational nursing care and coordinates nursing activities as a team member.
- Using the vocational nursing process to plan, implement, document, and evaluate nursing care provided to consumers in accordance with the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- Performing technical nursing functions to accomplish patient care such as physical health status screening/assessment, medication services monitoring and work-up, patient education, care coordination, record maintenance and documentation, infection control, skills development/training, and home visits.
- Supports patient and family health education activities for chronic health conditions such as diabetes, lipid level control, weight control, healthy living, and exercise, etc.
- Responsible for proficient vocational nursing practice monitoring medical and psychiatric issues, and consumer advocacy.
- Occasionally it may be required to travel in support of vocational nursing services activities for other work sites.
Camino Real Community Services is a Trauma Informed Care Agency and implements the principles of trauma informed care.
MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the State of Texas and two (2) year experience as a nurse.
- Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have work experience using a computer, valid driver’s license, and acceptable driving record.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in the mental health field as well as experience in a community setting.
- Familiarity with the Streamline database.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of individual needs/characteristics associated with mental illness and appropriate approaches to treatment and nursing functions.
- Knowledge of computer and office automation equipment and software to support nursing services.
- Skill with health care delivery in a bilingual setting.
- Skills with primary care and psychiatric vocational nursing.
- Ability to develop productive relationships with consumers and family members.
- Ability to work independently, organize work efficiently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- The ability to maintain physical and emotional stamina permits full performance of duties.
- Ability to work in a crisis.
OTHER SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Apply in person at: 315 N. First Ave., Crystal City, Texas
or submit application and resume to:
Camino Real Community Services Center
ATTN: HRS
P.O. BOX 725, Lytle, TX. 78052
FAX: 830-772-4304
E-MAIL: hollyb@caminorealcs.org
PHONE: 210-357-0359 or 357-0300