Licensed Voc Nurse Trainee

Brief Job Description: 

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.   

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers 

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you! 

An employee in the Nurse Stipend Position is expected to attend an accredited licensed vocational nursing (LVN) program as scheduled, meet all requirements to graduate as a Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN), and complete the LVN board of the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) examiners. Upon completion, the employee in the Nurse Stipend Position must fulfill the Academic Stipend Agreement by working 2 months as an LVN employee for each month in LVN trainee program. 

Essential Job Functions (EJFs): 

Passing grade as defined by the trainee’s vocational nursing program classes and clinicals. 

Provide semester schedule and monthly attendance reports to the State Supported Living Center Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) or designee. 

Attend scheduled check-ins with the CNE or designee at least once per semester.  

Attend any unscheduled meetings determined necessary by the CNE or designee to discuss any issues which arise during the course of the training period. 

Comply with any directives received from the CNE or designee during the course of study. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): 

Ability to attend LVN program as scheduled. 

Ability to pass LVN program and graduate program at end of required courses. 

Ability to pass LVN board of the Texas BON examiners within 75 days of getting the authorization to test (ATT). 

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications: 

None 

Initial Screening Criteria: 

Currently accepted into an accredited LVN program in Texas to begin within 90 days or currently enrolled in an accredited LVN program in Texas. 

Experience with working with people with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities preferred. 

Additional Information: 

Employee will sign an Academic Stipend Agreement and be required to successfully fulfill the agreement.  Applicant selected must fulfill Academic Stipend Agreement by working 2 months as an LVN per every 1 month in LVN trainee program.

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). 

All State Supported Living Center employees are subject to Random drug testing.  

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position.  The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. 

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.