Licensed Vocational Nurse

D&S Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), IDD Services

Location: South Austin, TX
Hourly Rate: $27
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Your Role

As the LVN in our IDD program, you will play a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of the individuals we serve. This position blends clinical care, coordination, documentation, and field-based support.

The LVN facilitates weekly on-site clinics with our visiting primary care physician and ensures continuity of care across our group home locations. Responsibilities include conducting medication check-ins, completing face-to-face nursing assessments, and monitoring health conditions to ensure quality services are provided.

You will be responsible for documenting all services provided, with an expectation to meet billable service requirements for individuals served. The LVN is primarily based out of our South Austin D&S office, spending approximately 60% of time in-office and 40% in the field. Travel to group homes, day programs, and other work sites is required using your personal vehicle (mileage reimbursed).

Additional responsibilities include:

• Administer medications, provide documentation, and oversee staff who administer medications

• Provide prescribed medical treatment per physician orders and personal care services

• Conduct assessments and implement healthcare services within each Individual Service Plan (ISP)

• Respond appropriately to changes in condition

• Provide training to staff on universal precautions, infection control, and medication administration

• Serve as liaison and advocate with medical providers and external agencies to ensure coordinated, consistent care

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing or related field, or state certificate

• One year of nursing experience working with the population served

• Current state LPN/LVN licensure

• Valid driver’s license, car registration, and auto insurance

• Required certifications per state regulations (CPR/First Aid, HIV/AIDS certification, BBP, ACT training, etc.)

• Strong communication skills with staff, individuals served, and families

Why Join Us?

• Full compensation and benefits package for employees working 32+ hours/week

• 401(k) with 3% company match

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• Rewarding work that directly impacts the lives of those you serve

• Supportive team environment

• Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities

We offer a meaningful and supportive work environment where your clinical skills truly make a difference.

Apply today and join our team!

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.