Licensed Vocational Nurse- Residential Care (Double Weekend)

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient.
• Supervises, administers, assists with, and delegates the distribution of medications.
• Takes vital signs and monitors the medical progress of patients.
• Completes documentation and reporting.
• Follows physician’s orders and individual nursing care plans, including assisting patients with daily routines, catheter irrigating, and assisting with respiratory treatments.
• Provides emergency first-aid for patients and staff if needed.
• Administers TB tests and Hepatitis B vaccines for staff.
• Teaches, monitors, administers, and documents individual patient programs including ADL's (as outlined on the Needs and Services Plans) and therapeutic home programs in English.
• Performs toilet and chair transfers with assistance for patients up to 150 pounds utilizing approved transfer techniques.
• Provides for the safety of patients, visitors, staff, and self when interacting with patients who may have behavioral outbursts.
• Moves patients in company-owned or personal vehicle when company transportation vehicles are unavailable, requiring transferring and driving abilities.

Qualifications

• Current/clear Texas LVN licensure required.
• Blood Draw and IV certifications preferred.
• Successful completion of drug screen, health screen, including TB clearance, and criminal history clearance.
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Extended Sick Leave
• PPO medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Telehealth through the company health plan
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with company matching
• Professional License Reimbursement
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Daily Pay
• LifeMart Benefits
• Wisely Financial Services