Overnight Nurse - LVN

Clearwater Living Highland Park•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clearwater Highland Park, a premier luxury senior living community in Dallas, TX, is seeking an Overnight Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their team. This role is for individuals passionate about serving seniors and contributing to a team that celebrates them. The LVN will administer quality nursing services according to individual care plans, physician's orders, and under the supervision of the Health Services Director. The schedule for this position is 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, and willingness to work weekends is required.

Requirements

Minimum one to two years of experience in senior living, healthcare, or related industry
Completion of required specialized Nursing coursework for certification or certification as an RN, LPN or LVN is highly desirable
Minimum two to three years of supervisory experience to include training and supervising staff
First Aid/CPR/BLS Certification required
Background clearances as required by government regulations
Must meet health requirements, including TB

Responsibilities

Effectively supervises departmental operations on a day-to-day basis under the guidance of the Assisted Living Director
Supervises Medication Technicians and Caregivers as assigned to maintain and provide appropriate care
Reports any supervisory or performance concerns to the Assisted Living Director or designee
Assesses residents to identify their physical, psychosocial and environmental needs
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in communicating, identifying, reporting and documenting problems, adverse reactions or possible complications related to resident care
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures and responds appropriately as well as reports life threatening situations with appropriate response
Identifies and recommends other disciplines needed for quality care of the resident
Documents evaluation of nursing interventions including resident response
Assesses resident and staff knowledge base of disease process, treatment regimen and/or medication administration and assist with care plans
Provides resident care activities under the direction of the Assisted Living Director using current nursing standards
Assists with medication management program
Report any allegations of resident abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation of resident property to supervisor
Participates in the Health Services performance improvement process
Present required new hire training and ongoing skills training for associates and maintain appropriate documentation