LVN

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE•Sweeny, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Paradigm Healthcare is seeking a motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join the nursing team at its skilled nursing facility in Sweeny, Texas. This full-time position works the night shift and offers a $3,200 bonus for full-time employees. The LVN assists the Director of Nursing and nursing administration in supervising nursing staff and supporting quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff development, safety, and department operations. The role oversees nurse aides and carries the authority and accountability needed to carry out assigned duties and facility resident care policies.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.
At least 3 years of experience in a healthcare supervisory role.
Knowledge of reimbursement regulations and nursing practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to nursing facility administration.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to communicate policies, procedures, regulations, and reports to personnel, residents, family members, visitors, and government agencies.
Strong working knowledge of Point Click Care.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, and the Internet.
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Long-term care experience preferred.
At least six months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform duties described in the Nurse – RN or LVN Job Description, as applicable.
Assist the Director of Nursing and nursing administration in supervising nursing staff and ensuring quality nursing care for residents.
Support the Nursing Department’s philosophy, objectives, and standards.
Assist with staff in-services and development to meet care standards and comply with state and federal regulations.
Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and supervise quality care, identify safety concerns, and take appropriate action to protect residents.
Make regular rounds on nursing units and across shifts to assess staff performance and monitor care quality.
Assist in developing and complying with policies that support nursing department compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Participate in internal audits of nursing practices and develop and implement corrective plans when deficits are identified.
Help ensure nursing budget activities remain within established parameters.
Participate in quality assessment and improvement activities, including monthly audits of physician orders.
Assist with nursing department staffing, including employee relations, recruitment and selection, completion of hiring forms, staffing levels, scheduling, orientation, and performance evaluation.
Participate in the on-call schedule for nursing supervisory personnel to ensure 24/7 support for staff nurses.
Assist in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees, and visitors.
Participate in developing and implementing programs to ensure a safe environment for residents, staff, and families.
Investigate nursing department employee accidents according to facility safety standards.
Monitor and review resident incidents to identify compliance issues or patterns that may require preventive intervention.
Assist with implementing infection control policies and procedures and ensure nursing staff are educated in and use infection control practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator.