Licensed Vocational Nurse Full Time Nights

About the role

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin, you will provide nursing care for patients experiencing common, well-defined health problems. You will function as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, utilizing the nursing process in the implementation of patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role involves making safe, appropriate, and independent decisions within the scope of LVN nursing practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care to assigned patients by collecting data, identifying deviations from normal, and assisting with reassessments under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Accurately document all findings in the patient record, identify expected outcomes, and communicate assessment findings with other healthcare team members.
• Implement nursing care interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan, collaborating with other healthcare providers and performing procedures/treatments as prescribed.
• Conduct specified bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs); promote patient coping, adaptation, and problem-solving related to illness and stressors.
• Provide supportive, age-appropriate, and culturally acceptable communication and interventions; document special needs.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with facility policies and physician orders; ensure patient assessments before and after medication administration.
• Accurately communicate and document medication doses; provide patient education on administered medications.
• Follow up on patient care responsibilities, communicate incomplete assignments and patient needs to other disciplines, and ensure continuity of care.
• Transcribe orders accurately and perform chart audits according to facility guidelines.
• Utilize nursing knowledge and resources to enhance evidence-based practice and meet the needs of the facility, patient population, and staff.
• Serve as a preceptor to new staff, providing guidance, education, and leadership.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse in the state of employment or a valid Compact license.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in high-stress environments and assess potential for patient escalation.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to achieve positive results with internal and external customers.
• Highly organized with an understanding and sensitivity to serve culturally diverse and special needs populations (e.g., Chronically Mentally Ill, Geriatric, Chemical Dependency).
• Basic knowledge of normal physical and emotional development.
• Critical thinking abilities for continuous improvement of patient care.
• Self-confidence and conceptual thinking to lead and direct others.
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans-approved behavioral health de-escalation program.

Work Environment

• Subject to frequent interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.
• High-paced and potentially stressful environment; must be able to cope mentally and physically with the atmosphere.
• May encounter disagreeable odors, sights, and unpredictable patient behavior.
• Spends approximately 90% or more of the time indoors, with protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (multiple plan options) – eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Daily Pay.
• Paid Time Off.
• Competitive market compensation.
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.