LVN 6pm to 6am

Texhoma Christian Care Center • Wichita Falls, TX

3d

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse implements the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service, and facility by coordinating resident care management, directing staff, and providing direct nursing care to residents. The position works under little direct supervision and requires independent judgment within broad nursing-care guidelines. The LVN maintains detailed records and prepares routine reports while supporting resident dignity and complying with resident and patient rights, applicable state and federal regulations, and company policies and procedures.

The role requires knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, infection control, universal precautions, OSHA standards, medical diagnoses and treatment patterns, medication administration, and medication side effects. It also involves instructing nursing and auxiliary personnel and demonstrating patient-care techniques. The position requires a commitment to Christian principles and teachings, professionally and personally, and sufficient good health to perform its duties.

The LVN must complete required training and certifications and attend general and department orientation. The candidate must submit to a TB tine test and return for the results as instructed, or provide results from a test within the previous 12 months, and submit a current CPR training certificate. Employment eligibility is subject to applicable Texas Nurse Aide Registry, Employee Misconduct Registry, and criminal-history requirements. The role requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts on any day of the week. Texhoma Christian Care Center may amend the job description or requirements at any time and is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Requires a basic understanding of a specialized area of knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school plus two years of college or vocational school, and appropriate license or certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse from the Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Complete and/or meet training and certification requirements of Texhoma, the Texas Board of Nursing, and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing-care guidelines; demonstrate initiative, patience, tact, confidentiality, administrative and leadership ability, and objective analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public; maintain composure, a positive attitude, and awareness of priorities amid stress and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to meet residents’ and staff’s emotional and physical demands while helping ensure residents’ dignity.
• Ability to keep detailed records and prepare routine reports.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including relevant drugs and biological, physical, social, and medical sciences and their application.
• Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of in-service instruction methods and patient-care techniques.
• Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns.
• Knowledge of medication and treatment administration procedures and techniques, medications, and possible side effects.
• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings professionally and personally.
• Sufficient good health to properly discharge duties.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Ability to perform bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing for over 75% of the shift.
• Ability to perform close visual work, inspect small details, use measurement devices, read data, figures, client records and medical orders, and dispense medicines; color perception is important for some tasks.
• Ability to recognize differences in sounds, including distinguishing playful voices or noises from angry or combative ones.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and any day of the week.
• Submit to a TB tine test and return as instructed to read the results, or provide results of a current TB tine test from within the last 12 months.
• Submit a current CPR training certificate.
• Must be employable by the Texas Nurse Aide Registry; cannot be listed as revoked on the NAR or considered unemployable by the Employee Misconduct Registry.
• Must not have a conviction for an offense listed in THSC §250.006(a), or a conviction for an offense listed in THSC §250.006(b) within the five years immediately before the application date.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in long-term care.

Responsibilities

• Implement unit, nursing service, and facility goals and objectives.
• Coordinate resident care management and direct staff.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Maintain detailed records and prepare routine reports.
• Provide in-service instruction to nursing and auxiliary personnel, demonstrate patient-care techniques, and instruct staff on resident needs.
• Comply with resident and patient rights, state and federal regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures.
• Attend general orientation and department orientation.

What This Job Offers

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