Are you looking for a job that makes a difference? Do you have a passion for helping others? Join VOA-TEXAS!
For over 100 years VOA-Texas, a faith-based and non-profit organization, has operated with a mission of Helping America s Most Vulnerable Reach Their Full Potential through various programs throughout Texas. Programs are locally created, managed, and delivered to provide a wide array of human services through PAID positions. Come and be a part of the passion, the mission, and the tradition!
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth
Pay: $50,000 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30a - 5:30p
Why you'll love working with VOA-Texas:
Reliable hours: We will provide a dependable schedule you can count on.
Career advancement: Our variety of programs allows for many opportunities for growth and development. Opportunities range from administrative positions, service coordinators, property management and more!
Benefits: Our wide range of benefits include healthcare plan options that fit your lifestyle, a retirement plan, education assistance program, employee discounts, paid time off, plus more!
Day-To-Day
Provides nursing care to people with intellectual and development disabilities in a range of health, welfare and community settings.
May come in to check the client at times of illness or injury and serves as the primary On-Call nurse 24 hours per day/7 days per week for the DFW IDD Program and must be available to provide nursing consultation and/or treatment of minor illnesses or injuries and render nursing assistance in medical emergencies.
Attends meetings with the clients and guardians to discuss the client's health, mental and otherwise, and contacts the doctor with concerns.
Talks directly to management and program coordinator about any medical services that need to be done and participates in the initial admission evaluation and treatment plan designed for each client admitted to the program.
Makes appropriate entries in nursing notes relating to individual client care and reviews medication administration instructions with the family, staff and client.
Visits homes as deemed necessary per Individual Treatment Plan to monitor general medical status of residents.
Prepares medical summaries and attends staff meetings as needed and completes assessments as needed, at least annually on each consumer.
Communicates with program director regarding each client's medical needs, including routine and emergency treatments.
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and registration and license (LVN) to practice nursing in the state of Texas and one year of experience during the last 36 months.
Experience in Home Health or Public Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities desired.
Valid Texas Drivers' License, clear MVR and ability to be insured.
Make a living by making a difference. Apply online today!
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