LVN (PRN)

Who is Alpharus Health?

Alpharus Health is a national nonprofit behavioral health provider dedicated to helping people build healthier lives. For nearly 60 years, we have provided substance use and mental health treatment that helps individuals, families, and communities find healing, hope, and lasting wellbeing. Our mission is simple: We help people build healthier lives. By combining clinical expertise with a person-centered approach, we help people build the skills, resilience, and support systems needed to create meaningful, lasting change. 

Why join us?

Consider joining our team, where your impact can be truly meaningful. Our organization focuses on delivering high quality clinical services as a recognized leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. By joining our team, you'll be working for an organization that values you and aims to be an employer of choice. You can expect to be part of a vibrant culture that emphasizes teamwork and professional growth. When you join us, you'll discover personal and professional fulfillment by aligning your career with your values.

We are honored to offer behavioral healthcare services in Corrections

Perks of working in correctional healthcare:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on a marginalized population
• Exposure to diverse patient demographics
• Focus on driving change, tracking progress, and improving care
• Development of skills in a unique healthcare setting

Location:  Atascocita - 2310 1/2 Atascocita Rd. Humble, TX 77396

About Our Atascocita Location (Harris County):
Alpharus Health’s largest facility, Atascocita is a residential correctional center focused solely on substance use treatment for court-ordered clients. With 12 buildings and nearly 500 clients, the facility provides a structured, secure environment without armed guards. Staff work collaboratively in a team of 170, including counselors, probation officers, and support staff. The location is undergoing major renovations to become a state-of-the-art treatment center. We foster a supportive culture with team-building activities, recognition programs, and a strong mission-driven focus on recovery and rehabilitation.

LVN responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive nursing assessment of clients’ medical needs, confers with clinical team members to develop care plans, and implements plans and case management to address identified needs. 
• Performs triage, and routine or complex treatments. 
• Serves as member of treatment team by reporting client observations and evaluations of medical problems.
• Administers prescribed medications.
• Conducts educational classes and seminars for clients and staff concerning health, medical issues, infection control and so forth. 
• Maintains required client charts, documents and records related to assessment, diagnoses, and treatments.
• Assists physicians in conducting examinations and treatments. 

Job Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in Nursing
• Two years related experience in a social service environment. Concurrent experience with relevant client population preferred
• Current State license as a Vocational Nurse
• Working knowledge of the principles of physical growth and development and psychosocial development to assess and interpret client data and identify individual needs and provide health-related care appropriate to the developmental stage and client population
• Ability to manage client health care activities, and work independently in developing and implementing appropriate responses to identified medical needs
• Strong analytical skills necessary to evaluate medical needs, implement and document nursing care plans, and develop solutions to difficult problems concerning clients’ mental or physical well-being
• Strong communication skills to obtain assessment information, instruct clients and elicit their cooperation in managing their care, conduct educational classes, and maintain effective working relationships and contacts with other employees and health care professionals

Physical Requirements: 

• Normal or corrected vision and some color vision, necessary to read thermometers, blood pressure gauges, dipstick analysis results, and so forth; and to see and evaluate presented symptoms and injuries (critical)
• Communication abilities necessary to gather and exchange information with clients and staff in person or by telephone, provide care instructions, and schedule appointments (critical)
• Proofreading and checking documents for accuracy, and reading reports, on a regular basis (critical)
• Ability to respond to telephone, pages and intercoms (critical)
• Manual dexterity necessary to manipulate instruments and syringes, apply bandages or sterile wipes, and accept and pass instruments and specimens; and touch sensitivity necessary to detect pulse, palpate body areas, and perform treatments with minimal client discomfort (critical)
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data on a regular basis (essential)
• Ability to stoop and bend, ability to reach and grab with arms and hands, and ability to walk and move about for up to two hours at a time (desirable).
• Ability to walk and move about the facilities for up to two hours at a time, to monitor and interact with clients
• Ability to record, proofread and check documents and files for accuracy
• Ability to use a keyboard and video display terminal to receive, retrieve, and/or audit information and data

Compensation:

• $28.00 per hour
• Alpharus Health conducts annual performance reviews, with merit increase eligibility determined by employee performance and organizational financial performance.

Benefits at Apharus Health:

Health and Wellness:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program promoting health and fitness and offering cash-saving premiums
• Employee assistance programs focused on mental health

Financial Wellbeing:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 3% employer match 
• Short-term and Long-term Disability and Life and AD&D Insurance paid for by Alpharus
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) 

Flexibility and Time Off:

• 18 paid time off days per year – accrual rates increase with years of service
• 9 paid company holidays
• Work-life-balance

Personal Development:

• Training & Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per calendar year
• eLearning access to online courses that provide CEU’s and job-related training
• Clinical Supervision: Formal and informal guidance

Alpharus Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here .