Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Avalon View Health and Wellness•Liberty, MO

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About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse ensures efficient and effective nursing care and positive clinical outcomes and resident and family satisfaction, in accordance with accepted standards of practice, state and federal regulations, and licensing requirements. The nurse practices within the scope defined by the state Nurse Practice Act and is responsible for resident care and directing nursing care during the assigned shift. This includes assigning staff, mentoring and educating nursing personnel, and working with physicians and other medical professionals. The role is in a long-term care facility and includes conducting nursing functions, coordinating resident admissions, transfers, and discharges, documenting care, monitoring resident conditions, and supporting facility standards and protocols. The employer describes its workplace as collaborative, energetic, and compassionate, and states that it provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Valid state license(s).
Excellent verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
High integrity and a well-grounded work ethic.
Agility and flexibility with changing priorities.
Team-oriented and a practical team player.
Professional demeanor.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience providing care and services in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with company, state, federal, and local rules, regulations, and guidelines.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting the care and services provided.
Help orient new residents and family members to the facility.
Participate in scheduled facility surveys and inspections.
Ensure high-quality care, positive clinical outcomes, and resident and family satisfaction during the assigned shift.
Serve as a resource to facility staff regarding the quality of services provided.
Chart progress notes factually and informatively, reflecting care administered and residents’ responses.
Follow established procedures for charting and reporting incidents and accidents involving residents or employees.
Identify and report changes in resident condition to the supervisor, physician, and family.
Identify skin changes accurately and follow company skin management protocols.
Order and report diagnostic tests in a timely manner.
Count narcotics at the beginning and end of each shift with the nurse beginning or ending the shift.
Follow pharmacy policies and procedures for ordering and delivering medications.
Follow established procedures for restraint reduction.
Direct nursing care during the assigned shift, including staff assignments, mentoring, and education of nursing personnel.
Work with physicians and other medical professionals.