Licensed Vocational Nurse (Full Time)

Centre For Neuro Skills•Irving, TX

7d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Licensed Vocational Nurse provides professional nursing care in accordance with the Centre’s objectives and policies. The LVN works under the supervision of the Nursing Department Coordinator or staff RNs while using nursing skills to make safe, appropriate, and independent decisions within the LVN scope of practice. Work takes place at the clinic, with some duties in community and residential settings. The posting describes the role as full-time, with a 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. shift; it also states that work is part time during weekdays, with some weekend coverage and on-call work required. The role supports patients with traumatic brain injuries as they work toward greater independence and quality of life. Duties include providing nursing care and treatments, assessing patients at residential sites, administering or supervising medication, communicating patient concerns and treatment progress, and supporting patient safety. The position requires physical assistance with patient transfers and may involve responding to behavioral outbursts. CNS describes its workplace as a collaborative community focused on selflessness, innovation, hard work, fun, professional development, and employee empowerment. Full-time employees are offered a benefits package that includes paid time off, extended sick leave, insurance coverage, paid holidays, a matching 401(k), license reimbursement, continuing education assistance, daily pay access, and employee discounts and financial services.

Requirements

Current licensure by a State Board of Nursing.
Maintain CPR certification.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and understand the requirements of providing their care and supervision.
Ability to recruit, employ, train, and evaluate qualified staff, and make difficult decisions when necessary.
Ability to perform the physical duties described, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing stairs, kneeling, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.

Nice To Haves

Experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform nursing techniques to support patient comfort and well-being.
Visit residential sites to assess patients’ medical status, administer or supervise medication, and perform treatment procedures.
Assist with weekly and/or bi-monthly medical staffings.
Work required on-call shifts and demonstrate flexibility regarding patient census, staffing needs, and scheduling.
Keep the Nursing Department informed of patient concerns and treatment course.
Perform reporting procedures.
Promote the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and self when interacting with patients who may exhibit behavioral outbursts, including yelling, exiting, hitting, kicking, biting, spitting, scratching, or throwing objects.
Assist with toilet and chair transfers for patients weighing up to 150 pounds using approved techniques; patients requiring moderate to maximum assistance are transferred by two or more people.

Benefits

Paid time off.
Extended sick leave.
PPO medical insurance beginning the first of the month after hire.
Dental insurance beginning the first of the month after hire.
Life insurance beginning the first of the month after hire.
Vision insurance beginning the first of the month after hire.
9–10 paid holidays per year, including a floating personal observance day.
Company matching 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Professional license fee reimbursement.
Continuing education assistance.
Access to earnings immediately after completing a shift through daily pay.
LifeMart employee discounts on travel, tickets, electronics, family care, wellness, home and auto, financial and legal services, apparel, flowers and gifts, and dining.
Wisely financial services, including early direct deposit, cashback rewards, and prepaid debit cards.