LVN

PACS•Sherman, TX

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 carries delegated administrative authority and accountability for assigned duties and is responsible for maintaining quality care in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements and facility policies. The LVN administers medications and treatments, monitors residents’ conditions, coordinates care with physicians and other departments, and maintains accurate clinical records and care plans. The role also oversees assigned nursing personnel, supports staffing and training, maintains safe and sanitary work areas, monitors supplies and equipment, participates in quality assurance and infection control activities, and helps coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges. Work takes place in office and nursing service areas, including drug rooms, nurses’ stations, and resident rooms. The position involves frequent interruptions and interaction with residents, families, staff, visitors, medical personnel, and government agencies. It may require work beyond normal hours, temporary work in other positions, and call-back during emergencies. The employee may be exposed to infectious materials, hazardous chemicals, and other workplace hazards.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved LPN/LVN program or possess a nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
Hold a current, active, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN/LVN in the state.
Maintain required continuing education and licensing and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Hold current CPR certification.
Read, write, speak, and understand English; read technical procedures and policy and procedure manuals; communicate resident condition information and respond effectively to questions.
Apply basic mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
Demonstrate nursing knowledge and skills appropriate to the age-related needs of residents and knowledge of nursing and medical practices, procedures, and applicable long-term-care laws and regulations.
Demonstrate leadership, supervisory ability, teamwork, organization, independent judgment, tact, patience, and the ability to work harmoniously with residents, families, staff, visitors, and agencies.
Be able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, policies, and procedures supporting quality care.
Meet the facility’s general health requirements, including a medical and physical examination; move intermittently during the workday; and cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that allow these senses to function adequately, and communicate in understandable spoken and written English.
Be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift at least 25 pounds to a height of at least 5 feet and move or carry that weight at least 50 feet.
Be able to work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and sometimes hostile people, and potentially assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience with PCC.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise nursing assistants and other assigned nursing personnel, ensuring compliance with facility policies, procedures, job descriptions, and applicable regulations.
Plan and coordinate shift services, assign work, provide leadership, conduct rounds, address performance and staffing concerns, and communicate shift reports and recommendations to the Nurse Supervisor.
Participate in quality assurance, facility inspections, discharge planning, and the development and maintenance of nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, discharges, and transportation; welcome residents and orient residents and families to the facility.
Maintain resident records, charts, nursing notes, orders, medication and treatment documentation, census reports, charge slips, and required incident and transfer forms.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatments; verify resident identity, maintain accurate narcotic records, monitor medication supplies, and report discrepancies.
Provide and coordinate nursing care, including monitoring residents’ physical and emotional status, carrying out restorative programs, obtaining specimens, recording vital signs, and performing clinical procedures as required.
Communicate with attending physicians, residents, families, and the Nurse Supervisor about changes in resident condition, accidents, incidents, treatment plans, and care needs.
Review resident care plans and charts, monitor that care is delivered according to the plans and residents’ wishes, and inform the Nurse Supervisor of needed revisions.
Develop and support staff orientation, in-service education, continuing education, and supervision of nurse aide trainees.
Promote safety, sanitation, hand hygiene, infection control, emergency preparedness, and appropriate use of personal protective equipment and equipment.
Monitor assigned work areas, supplies, medications, and equipment; recommend needs, maintain adequate stock, and ensure safe and efficient use.
Report suspected fraud, privacy or information-system violations, occupational exposures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents through established procedures.
Provide information to the Quality Assurance and Assessment Committee as requested.