Licensed Vocational Nurse- Residential Care
About The Position
With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together. As an Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals regain their independence and quality of life. At CNS, we are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life. We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.
Requirements
- Current/clear Texas LVN licensure required.
- Successful completion of drug screen, health screen, including TB clearance, and criminal history clearance.
- Valid driver's license required.
- Excellent assessment skills.
- Self-confidence.
- Assertive in advocating for good patient care.
- Ability to work independently.
- Highly organized.
- Ability to prioritize all nursing tasks and procedures in a shift.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
- Ability to recruit, employ, train, and evaluate qualified staff.
- Ability to make tough decisions when necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Blood Draw and IV certifications preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient.
- Supervises, administers, assists with, and delegates the distribution of medications.
- Takes vital signs and monitors the medical progress of patients. Completes documentation and reporting.
- Follows physician's orders and individual nursing care plans, including assisting patients with daily routines, catheter irrigating and assisting with respiratory treatments.
- Provides emergency first-aid for patients and staff if needed. Administers TB tests and Hepatitis B vaccines for staff.
- Teaches, monitors, administers and documents individual patient programs including ADL's (as outlined on the Needs and Services Plans) and therapeutic home programs in English.
- Performs toilet and chair transfers with assistance for patients up to 150 pounds utilizing approved transfer techniques.
- Provides for the safety of patients, visitors, staff and self when interacting with patients who may have behavioral outbursts.
- May transport patients in company-owned or personal vehicle when company transportation vehicles are unavailable requiring transferring and driving abilities.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Extended Sick Leave
- PPO medical insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- vision insurance
- One Medical enrollment
- telehealth available through the company health plan
- 9-10 paid holidays per year
- a floating personal observance day
- 401(k) Plan with company matching
- Professional License Reimbursement
- Continuing Education Assistance
- Daily Pay
- LifeMart Benefits (discounts on travel, tickets, electronics, family care, wellness, home & auto, financial and legal, apparel, flowers & gifts, restaurants and dining)
- Wisely Financial Services (Early Direct Deposit, Cashback Rewards, Prepaid Debit Cards)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
