Licensed Vocational Nurse

Houston TX

Description

Working with us is more than just a job-it is an opportunity to love and serve seniors, their families, the team that serves while being a part of a dynamic team! Working with us provides the space to share your passion and dedication while making a difference in the lives of those we serve each day. As a LVN you will supervise the nursing unit and coordinate the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities. Additional responsibilities include: • Reviewing staffing patterns and census of nursing units; reassigning personnel when necessary to ensure residents needs and budgetary controls are met • Managing and analyzing patient care following admission/readmission; conducting initial assessment for newly admitted or readmitted patients • Assisting in creating and implementing care plans that address individual residents' needs • Administering medications, IV therapy, gastronomy tube management as well as some wound care • Monitoring residents and communicating changes to physicians • Ensuring appropriate documentation of resident care and maintaining medical records to ensure safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents • Troubleshooting and investigating complaints, taking necessary action to resolve problems as necessary. Benefits: • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Qualifications: • LVN License, in good standing • 1 year of experience as a nurse, experience in a long-term care facility preferred • Effective communication skills • Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain confidentiality and react decisively in emergencies • Exceptional supervisory skills, taking a proactive role to supervising and developing nursing team • Excellent training skills, ability to provide hands-on training to nursing staff • Good problem solving and independent thinking skills • Case management skills, comfort with client relations