Licensed Vocational Nurse- Residential Care (PM)

About the Role

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse at CNS, you will play a critical role in transforming lives and helping individuals with traumatic brain injuries regain their independence and quality of life. We are a community of "PATHfinders" who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum potential. This full-time position is performed at the residential site, with a supportive work environment that values selflessness, innovation, hard work, collaboration, and empowerment.

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 ADLs (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.
• May transport patients in company-owned or personal vehicle when company transportation vehicles are unavailable, requiring transferring and driving abilities.
• Some on-call work is required.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Passion for Care: A deep understanding of the requirements for providing care and supervision, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to recruit, employ, train, and evaluate qualified staff, and to make tough decisions when necessary.
• Experience and Education: Highly organized with excellent assessment skills, self-confidence, and assertiveness in advocating for good patient care while working independently.

Schedule

Shift: Monday-Friday, 3:00pm-11:30pm. Also open to full-time, part-time, or PRN shifts.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off to relax and recharge.
• Extended Sick Leave: Take the time you need to recover.
• Insurance: Access to PPO medical, dental, life, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire. Includes annual enrollment in One Medical with telehealth available through the company health plan.
• Paid Holidays: 9-10 paid holidays per year, including a floating personal observance day.
• 401(k) Plan: Company matching retirement savings plan.
• Professional License Reimbursement: Reimbursement for professional license fees.
• Continuing Education Assistance: Support for pursuing further education.
• Daily Pay: Access your earnings immediately after completing your shift.
• LifeMart Benefits: Exclusive discounts and savings on travel, tickets, electronics, family care, wellness, home & auto, financial and legal services, apparel, flowers & gifts, and restaurants.
• Wisely Financial Services: Early direct deposit, cashback rewards, and prepaid debit cards for financial flexibility.