LVN

PACS•Ennis, TX

23d

About The Position

The LVN provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises the day-to-day activities of nursing assistants. The role ensures nursing care meets applicable federal, state, and local standards and facility procedures, and supports the maintenance of high-quality resident care. The LVN has delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties. Responsibilities span nursing administration and staff supervision, resident admission and discharge, charting and documentation, medication administration, care planning, resident assessment, staff development, safety and infection control, and equipment and supply management. The LVN coordinates with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and other departments; monitors resident conditions and care plans; and reports relevant issues to the Nurse Supervisor or other designated personnel. The position works in office areas and throughout nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. It involves movement during working hours, frequent interruptions, exposure to infectious materials and potentially hazardous chemicals, and interactions with residents, families, staff, visitors, and government personnel. Work beyond normal hours and emergency call-backs may be required.

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-condition information.
Apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Demonstrate nursing knowledge and skills appropriate to residents’ age-related needs and knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and relevant regulations.
Possess leadership and supervisory ability, teamwork skills, and the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Communicate and work tactfully with residents, personnel, families, visitors, government agencies, and the general public, including people who may be difficult or upset.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures needed to provide quality care.
Be willing to learn new methods and incorporate them into nursing practices.
Meet facility general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination, and not pose a direct threat to others’ health or safety.
Move intermittently during the workday; see and hear adequately, with prosthetics if needed; and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Push, pull, move, or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and carry or move that weight at least 50 feet.
May need to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, including planning shift services, making rounds, assigning work, and reporting staffing needs or performance issues.
Ensure nursing personnel follow facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, care plans, safety standards, infection control practices, and applicable regulations.
Provide direct nursing care, monitor residents’ physical and emotional status, administer prescribed treatments, and coordinate care with physicians and other departments.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents; orient residents and families; and assist with discharge planning and transportation arrangements.
Prepare and administer medications as ordered, verify resident identity, maintain medication and narcotic records, and report discrepancies.
Complete, maintain, and sign resident records, including nursing notes, orders, transfer and discharge documentation, census reports, and incident reports.
Review resident charts and care plans, identify needed changes, and coordinate care plan and assessment activities with the appropriate staff.
Notify physicians and family members of accidents, incidents, or changes in a resident’s condition as appropriate.
Participate in quality assurance, facility inspections, staff performance evaluations, staff training, orientation, and continuing education.
Maintain adequate stocks of medications, supplies, and equipment; recommend unit needs; and ensure equipment is used safely and efficiently.
Maintain clean and sanitary nursing work areas and resident care areas, and ensure staff follow hand hygiene, protective equipment, and infection control procedures.
Report suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other required incidents to designated personnel.
Provide requested data to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee.