Tideway LVN PRN

Physical Location: Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute

About the role

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a patient‑care provider who performs a variety of nursing functions and closely assesses patients for changes in medical or nursing status under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Medical Director. The LVN provides care for adults with varying degrees of acquired brain injury (ABI), who may or may not have sustained other injuries. Responsibilities include supervision and documentation of patients' medical/nursing needs until discharge, observing and documenting behavior, modeling appropriate behavior, interacting with patients, training staff, ensuring patient safety, and reinforcing treatment plans and Moody Neuro policies. The LVN upholds the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization while maintaining strict confidentiality of personnel and client data.

Responsibilities

• Provide specified nursing services as needed by Moody Neuro patients.
• Round regularly on assigned residents to assess, monitor, intervene, document, and report social and interpersonal behavior and functional ability.
• Perform and document routine focused assessments, collaborating with RN staff as needed for nursing interventions.
• Conduct patient education on medication information, comorbidities after brain injury, and prevention of recurrence in individual and group settings.
• Attend team meetings to discuss patient status and goals as designated by supervisor.
• Communicate regularly with care‑team members, monitor patient information (weights, BP, I/O, blood sugars, etc.), and report trends and concerns to the Medical Director.
• Ensure training and skills orientation of residential staff is completed as directed by the Medical Director or Program Director.
• Maintain medical documentation in accordance with licensing agencies.
• Oversee medication administration process, including preparing medication for routine administration, passes, and discharge.
• Monitor patient self‑administration of medications and document ability to perform this function.
• Provide wound care in accordance with orders from the Medical Director and External Wound Care Specialist.
• Schedule and administer an initial TB test for new employees and patients, document results, and administer annually.
• Conduct new‑hire drug screenings and incident‑follow‑up drug screenings.
• Follow behavior‑modification program recommendations and submit documentation to the clinical team as appropriate.
• Assist in emergency situations, including fire alarm and drill procedures and first‑aid treatment, following triage protocols.
• Act as medical supervisor as needed and document client responses on outings when accompanying patients on field trips.
• Serve as a role model for patients and residential staff at all times.
• Attend in‑services, workshops, staff meetings, and seminars as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of both client and staff issues.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.
• Perform discharge duties in accordance with Moody Neuro policies, CARF, and other accrediting/licensing bodies.

Organizational duties

• Maintain medical documentation, including medication monitoring sheets, incident reports, and medical consults.
• Act as a liaison between the Registered Nurse, Medical Director, Program Director, and staff regarding health and nursing issues.
• Maintain nursing, health, and safety procedures according to Moody Neuro policies.
• Maintain appropriate on‑call records for timecards.

Qualifications

• Current Texas state license as an LVN.
• Knowledge of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and related syndromes.
• Ability to work well with others in a clinical setting and to stimulate and motivate people.
• Understanding of social customs and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated flexibility, innovation, and good judgment.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions accurately.
• Knowledge of philosophical and ethical considerations in rehabilitation practice.
• Ability to communicate accurate and pertinent information through documentation.
• Ability to execute emergency procedures (fire drills, evacuation, triage).
• Ability to work rotating shifts and hours.
• Ability to assist clients with transfer into/from a wheelchair.
• Ability to obtain NCI certification.
• Lifting requirements: may be required to assist with transfers up to 150 lb and should be able to lift 50 lb without assistance.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• One (1) year of inpatient experience required; rehab and ALF experience preferred.
• Preferably two (2) years post‑graduate nursing experience, preferably in rehabilitation, cognitive‑deficit, or mental‑health settings.