LVN-$2000 Sign on Bonus

PACS Group•San Antonio, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants in a long-term care facility. The role ensures care and nursing operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies, while supporting high-quality resident care. The LVN carries out clinical, administrative, documentation, medication administration, staff supervision, training, safety, infection control, equipment, and care-planning duties, and collaborates with residents, families, physicians, facility staff, and government agencies as needed. The position requires an active, unencumbered state LPN/LVN license and current CPR certification. The employee must maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing. The work takes place in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It involves frequent interruptions, movement during the workday, possible work beyond normal hours and temporary work in other positions, and callback during emergencies. The role may involve exposure to infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, falls, burns, odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. Physical requirements include moving throughout the day and pushing, pulling, moving, or carrying at least 25 pounds, as well as potentially assisting with resident evacuation.

Requirements

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN/LVN program.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; and communicate resident information effectively.
Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Demonstrate nursing knowledge and skills appropriate to the age-related needs of residents.
Knowledge of nursing and medical practices and procedures, and laws, regulations, and guidelines applicable to nursing care facilities.
Ability to make independent decisions, exercise leadership and supervision, plan and organize programs, and work harmoniously with others.
Ability to deal tactfully with residents, personnel, families, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including difficult or emotionally upset individuals.
Ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies, with flexibility, personal integrity, patience, and a cheerful disposition.
Meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination; be able to see and hear adequately or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Move intermittently throughout the workday and push, pull, move, or carry at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and for at least 50 feet; may need to assist with resident evacuation.
Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to residents and supervise nursing assistants’ day-to-day activities.
Direct nursing assistant functions and ensure assigned personnel comply with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable standards.
Plan shift services and activities with nursing and support personnel; provide shift reports and recommendations.
Coordinate nursing care with other resident services and participate in quality assurance activities and government inspections as requested.
Participate in resident discharge planning and assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Complete administrative records, forms, reports, census information, charge slips, and incident documentation.
Maintain resident confidentiality and protect access credentials and facility information systems.
Complete and maintain resident charts and records, including admission, transfer, discharge, physician orders, nurses’ notes, diet changes, and incident reports.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, and report medication discrepancies.
Monitor staffing, report absences and staffing needs, help assign work, provide leadership, make rounds, and participate in performance evaluations and personnel recommendations.
Ensure nursing assistants and trainees meet training and supervision requirements.
Orient new residents and employees; participate in in-service training, continuing education, and staff development.
Coordinate and provide nursing care, treatments, restorative services, and rehabilitation; monitor residents’ conditions and prescribed care.
Communicate with physicians and residents’ families about accidents, incidents, and changes in resident condition.
Obtain laboratory specimens; take and record vital signs; monitor seriously ill residents; and perform clinical services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressing changes, and range-of-motion exercises as required.
Maintain clean, safe, and sanitary nursing work areas and resident care areas; oversee hand hygiene, infection control, PPE, and safety practices.
Participate in infection-control, emergency preparedness, fire-safety, and hazardous-condition reporting procedures.
Recommend and monitor unit equipment and supply needs, stock levels, safe equipment use, and efficient use of supplies.
Review resident care plans and notes, inform the Nurse Supervisor of needed changes, and help coordinate assessment and care-plan activities, including MDS, RAPs, and Triggers.
Report suspected or known fraud and provide information to the Quality Assurance & Assessment Committee as requested.