Floor Nurse LVN

Sterling • Austin, TX

3d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse enhances the experience of residents and their families by providing nursing care and leadership that support residents’ health and well-being. The nurse provides direct care and administers medications to residents admitted for Assisted Living care under an attending physician’s orders and in accordance with state regulations.

The role also supports the evaluation and clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel, assisted living aides, and medication aides through orientation, education, teaching, supervision, and frequent rounding. Interactions should follow The Sterling Touch® approach: friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional, with the aim of achieving high resident and team member satisfaction.

The position operates under the general guidance of the Director of Health and Wellness and follows community standards, processes, procedures, practices, and philosophy. The posting offers PRN or full-time flexibility and the ability to work 12-hour day or night shifts.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Nursing required.
• Must hold a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse license in the state of employment.
• Ability to obtain any government-required license or certificate.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English to educate, train, and supervise staff; meet with residents and families; use and train others on care documentation software; and communicate effectively with employees.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, crouch, bend, stoop, reach, grasp, push, and pull, and to work continuously without sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of nursing experience.
• Assisted living or home health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and leadership to support residents’ health and well-being.
• Provide direct care and administer medications to eligible Assisted Living residents in accordance with physician orders and state regulations.
• Support the evaluation and clinical competence of assigned nursing personnel, assisted living aides, and medication aides.
• Participate in staff orientation, education, and teaching, and supervise staff through frequent rounding.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment that respects residents’ rights, privacy, dignity, and well-being.
• Meet with residents and their families to facilitate appropriate assessments and personalized care plans.
• Use and train others on operational software for care documentation and record keeping.
• Communicate effectively with other employees and interact with residents, families, and team members in a friendly, courteous, helpful, timely, and professional manner.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a full benefits package for full-time employees.
• Paid time off: 120 hours in the first year, increasing to 160 hours in the second year and continuing to build with length of service; part-time staff earn PTO at lesser rates.
• Affordable medical, dental, vision, and other insurance options.
• 401(k) with a 4% company match on a 5% contribution.
• Automatic life insurance and AD&D coverage for all team members.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Free employee meals, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Access to Grand Spa & Fitness facilities at designated times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree