LVN 6pm to 6am

Texhoma Christian Care Center • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

The LVN implements the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service, and facility by coordinating resident care management, directing staff, and providing direct nursing care to residents. The position works under little direct supervision and exercises independent judgment within broad nursing case guidelines. The role requires the ability to meet the emotional and physical demands of residents and staff while helping preserve residents’ dignity, maintaining composure and a positive attitude, and managing priorities amid stress and frequent interruptions.

The LVN maintains detailed records and prepares routine reports. Duties involve working with client records and medical orders, preparing and reading data and figures, inspecting small details, using measurement devices, and dispensing medications. The role requires knowledge of nursing theory and practice, infection control, universal precautions, OSHA standards, medical diagnoses and treatment patterns, medication administration and possible side effects, and methods for instructing nursing and auxiliary personnel. The position requires a commitment to Christian principles and teachings, compliance with resident and patient rights, applicable regulations and company policies, and attendance at general and department orientation. The schedule is 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.; the employee must be able to work 12-hour shifts on any day of the week.

Texhoma Christian Care Center may amend the job description or its requirements at any time. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that welcomes and supports individuals of all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Requires a 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 licensure or certification.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Hold current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse from the Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Complete or meet training and certification required by Texhoma, the Texas Board of Nursing, and the Texas Department of Aging and Disability.
• Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within broad nursing case guidelines; demonstrate initiative, patience, tact, confidentiality, administrative and leadership ability, and objective analysis and evaluation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to maintain composure, a positive attitude, and awareness of priorities in a stressful environment with frequent interruptions.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including drugs and relevant biological, physical, social, and medical sciences.
• Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of medication and treatment administration procedures and techniques, medications, and possible side effects.
• Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns.
• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings, professionally and personally.
• Sufficient good health to properly discharge the duties.
• Attend general and department orientation.
• Submit to a TB Tine Test and return as instructed for results, or provide results from a current TB Tine Test taken within the last 12 months.
• Submit a current CPR training certificate.
• Must be employable by the Texas Nurse Aide Registry (NAR): cannot be listed as revoked and cannot be considered unemployable by the Employee Misconduct Registry (EMR).
• Cannot have a conviction for an offense listed in Texas Health and Safety Code §250.006(a), or a conviction for an offense listed in §250.006(b) within the five years immediately before the application date.
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts and any day of the week.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects or people.
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift, carry, pull, push, climb, kneel, walk, and stand for more than 75% of the shift.
• Visual ability for close work, depth perception to distinguish nearby small details and markings, and color perception for tasks such as dispensing medications and assessing residents.
• Ability to recognize differences in sounds, including distinguishing loud, playful voices or noises from angry or combative ones.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience in long-term care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service, and facility.
• Coordinate resident care management and direct staff.
• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Keep detailed records and prepare routine reports.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician.
• Demonstrate and instruct nursing and auxiliary personnel in patient-care techniques and methods, and instruct them about residents’ needs.
• Comply with resident and patient rights, state and federal regulatory requirements, and company policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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