PRN LVN/RN

PACS•North Houston, TX

About The Position

The PRN LVN/RN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role ensures nursing services comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies, and supports the delivery of high-quality resident care. The position carries delegated administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for assigned duties. Responsibilities span nursing administration and staffing, resident documentation and medication administration, direct nursing care, staff training, infection control and safety, equipment and supply management, and resident assessment and care planning. The nurse coordinates with physicians, residents and families, other departments, facility leadership, and government agencies as needed. The role also participates in quality assurance, inspections, emergency preparedness, and ongoing professional education.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensure and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; and communicate resident information effectively.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to residents’ age-related needs, and knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and applicable long-term-care laws and regulations.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant and to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures.
Leadership and supervisory ability, sound teamwork, and the ability to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, families, personnel, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including difficult or emotionally upset individuals.
Patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm, and willingness to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles into nursing practice.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently during the workday, cope with mental and emotional stress, and see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination.
Ability to push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise the day-to-day work of nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with facility procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Plan shift services and staffing; provide leadership, develop work assignments, make rounds, address staffing issues, and report shift activities and problem areas to the Nurse Supervisor.
Participate in policy and procedure reviews, quality assurance activities, facility inspections, discharge planning, and coordination of nursing services with other resident services.
Complete resident admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, administrative forms, reports, census records, charge slips, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Maintain accurate resident records, transcribe and record physician orders, document nursing care and resident responses, and report discrepancies or changes in resident condition.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report medication discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate direct nursing care, including monitoring residents, carrying out prescribed treatments and restorative programs, obtaining specimens, taking and recording vital signs, and responding to accidents or changes in condition.
Coordinate with physicians, residents, families, and other departments regarding resident care, services, admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Review resident care plans and nursing notes, identify needed care-plan changes, and support MDS and care-plan assessment activities.
Participate in orientation, in-service training, staff development, clinical supervision, and continuing education.
Promote safe and sanitary working conditions, infection control, hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, equipment safety, and emergency preparedness.
Monitor unit equipment and supplies, recommend needs, maintain adequate stock, and ensure safe, authorized, and efficient equipment use.
Protect resident and facility information, follow information-system security procedures, and report suspected privacy, access, or fraud violations.
Report occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and safety concerns according to facility procedures.