LVN 6am to 6pm

Texhoma Christian Care Center • Wichita Falls, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Basic Funtion: The ideal candidate is responsible for implementation of the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service and facility through coordinating resident care management and staff direction and by providing direct nursing care to residents. Position Requirements, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be at least 18 years of age. Requires 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/certification. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions. Prefer at least one year experience in long term care. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Holds current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse from Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state. Completes and/or meets training, certification required by Texhoma, Texas Board of Nursing and Texas Department of Aging and Disability. Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people. Work deals mostly with areas such as preparing and reading data and figures, client records, medical orders, visual inspection involving small details, using measurement devices, dispensing medicines. Visual work is primarily close to observer. Depth perception to distinguish small details and markings very near to the observer. Color perception for some tasks (e.g., dispensing medications, assessment of resident condition) is important. Position requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift. Ability to recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative. Ability to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing case guidelines. Exercises initiative, patience, tact, and confidentiality; demonstrates administrative and leadership ability; ability to analyze and evaluate objectively. Works under little direct supervision. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to meet emotional and physical demands of residents (and to help insure their dignity) and staff on the unit. Ability to maintain composure, positive attitude and awareness of priorities in an environment of stress and frequent interruptions. Ability to keep detailed records and prepare routine reports. Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application. Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards. Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and instruction of resident’s needs. Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns. Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician. Knowledge of medications and possible side effects. Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Sufficient good health to properly discharge duties. Ability to comply with Resident/Patient rights, all state/federal regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures. Ability to attend general orientation session and attend department orientation. Submit to TB Tine Test and return as instructed to read results or provide results of current TB Tine Test in the last 12 months. Submit a current CPR training certificate. Must be employable by the Texas Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) – cannot be listed on the NAR as revoked; and cannot be considered unemployable by the Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR). Cannot be convicted of a criminal offense listed in the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §250.006(a), or convicted of a criminal offense listed in THSC, §250.006(b) within the five years immediately before your application date. Must be able to work 12 hour shifts; must be able to work any day of the week. This job description & its requirements is not all inclusive. Texhoma Christian Care Center reserves the right to amend this job description and/or the requirements at any time. Texhoma Christian Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Requires 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/certification
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Holds current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse from Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state
• Completes and/or meets training, certification required by Texhoma, Texas Board of Nursing and Texas Department of Aging and Disability
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
• Work deals mostly with areas such as preparing and reading data and figures, client records, medical orders, visual inspection involving small details, using measurement devices, dispensing medicines
• Visual work is primarily close to observer
• Depth perception to distinguish small details and markings very near to the observer
• Color perception for some tasks (e.g., dispensing medications, assessment of resident condition) is important
• Position requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift
• Ability to recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative
• Ability to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing case guidelines
• Exercises initiative, patience, tact, and confidentiality
• demonstrates administrative and leadership ability
• ability to analyze and evaluate objectively
• Works under little direct supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public
• Ability to meet emotional and physical demands of residents (and to help insure their dignity) and staff on the unit
• Ability to maintain composure, positive attitude and awareness of priorities in an environment of stress and frequent interruptions
• Ability to keep detailed records and prepare routine reports
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application
• Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards
• Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and instruction of resident’s needs
• Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician
• Knowledge of medications and possible side effects
• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally
• Sufficient good health to properly discharge duties
• Ability to comply with Resident/Patient rights, all state/federal regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures
• Ability to attend general orientation session and attend department orientation
• Submit to TB Tine Test and return as instructed to read results or provide results of current TB Tine Test in the last 12 months
• Submit a current CPR training certificate
• Must be employable by the Texas Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) – cannot be listed on the NAR as revoked; and cannot be considered unemployable by the Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR)
• Cannot be convicted of a criminal offense listed in the Texas Health and Safety Code (THSC), §250.006(a), or convicted of a criminal offense listed in THSC, §250.006(b) within the five years immediately before your application date
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts
• must be able to work any day of the week

Nice To Haves

• Prefer at least one year experience in long term care

Responsibilities

• implementation of the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service and facility through coordinating resident care management and staff direction
• providing direct nursing care to residents

What This Job Offers

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