Lubbock LVN FT

MOODY NEURO REHABILITATION INSTITUTE•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a patient care provider who performs a variety of nursing functions. The LVN closely assesses patients for changes in medical or nursing status under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The LVN provides care for adults with varying degrees of acquired brain injury (ABI), who may or may not have sustained other injuries. The LVN is responsible for supervision and documentation of the patients' medical/nursing needs until discharge. This includes observing and documenting patients' behavior, modeling appropriate behavior, interacting with patients, providing training to staff, ensuring patient safety, and reinforcing treatment plans and Moody Neuro policies. The LVN will uphold the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and client data and information.

Requirements

Current Texas state license as an LVN.
Knowledge of TBI and related syndromes.
Ability to work well with other people in a clinical setting.
Ability to stimulate and motivate people.
Knowledge of social customs and responsibilities.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.
Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentation.
Ability to execute emergency procedures with regard to fire drills, emergency evacuation, and triage.
Ability to work rotating shifts and hours.
Ability to assist clients with transfer into/from a wheelchair.
Ability to obtain NCI certification.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
CPR certification required.
Valid Texas driver’s license, required.
One (1) year of inpatient experience required.
Individuals in clinical care positions are required to lift a trainee/client independently up to 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Rehab and ALF experience preferred.
Prefer 2 years post-graduate experience in nursing, preferably in the fields of rehabilitation, patients with cognitive deficits, or mental health issues.

Responsibilities

Specified nursing services as needed by Moody Neuro patients.
Regularly round on assigned residents to assess, monitor, intervene, document, and report patients' social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability to perform as an independent individual in the community setting.
Perform and document routine focused assessments to monitor for patient-specific risk levels, collaborating with RN staff as needed for input on nursing interventions.
Carry out patient education (e.g., medication information, comorbidities after brain injury, prevention of recurrence) in individual and group settings.
Attend team meetings to discuss patient status and goals as designated by supervisor.
Regularly communicate with other members of the care team and monitor patient information to assess patient status (weights, BP, I/O, blood sugars, etc.), reporting trends and concerns to the Medical Director.
Ensure the training and skills orientation of residential staff is successfully completed as directed by the Medical Director or Program Director.
Assure medical documentation is in accordance with licensing agencies.
Oversee medication administration process, including prepping medication for routine administration, passes, and discharge.
Monitor patient self-administration of medications and documentation of ability to perform this function.
Provide wound care in accordance with orders from the Medical Director and External Wound Care Specialist.
Schedule and administer initial TB Tests with new employees and patients, document results, and administer annually.
Conduct new hire drug screenings and incident follow-up drug screenings.
Follow behavior modification program recommendations and submit documentation to the clinical team as appropriate.
Assist in emergency situations, including fire alarm and drill procedures, and provide first aid treatment in case of illness or injury, respecting triage procedures.
Act as medical supervisor as needed and provide documentation of observation of client responses on outings if accompanying patients on field trips.
Serve as a role model at all times for patients and residential staff.
Attend in-services, workshops, staff meetings, and seminars as directed.
Maintain confidentiality of both client and staff issues.
Provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
Discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro organizational policies, CARF, and other accrediting/licensing bodies.
Maintain medical documentation, including medication monitoring sheets, incident reports, and medical consults.
Act as a liaison between the Registered Nurse, Medical Director, Program Director, and staff related to health and nursing issues.
Maintain nursing, health, and safety procedures according to Moody Neuro policies.
Maintain appropriate on-call records for timecards.