- Provide direct nursing care, under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
- Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physician's orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities
- Have knowledge of and utilize of the facility's written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
- Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of care
- Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
- Conduct themselves in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies
- Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
- Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
- Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facility's information system
- Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician.
- Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.
- Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident's dignity and privacy is consistently upheld
- Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner: if there must be a delay, explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided
- Make frequent rounds of the assigned unit to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
- Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents' dignity and privacy
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Referral program
- Professional development assistance
- Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State
- A Certificate in Vocational Nursing
- 2 years' experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
- Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred
- Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
- Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred
- Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE LVN- Charge Nurse - Yoakum, United States - Paradigm Healthcare
Description
Description
Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team
Paradigm at Stevens is a skilled nursing facility that is seeking a skilled, fun-spirited LVN to join the team
Get hired now and receive a sign-on bonus of $3,200
Day 30- $500
Day 90- $500
Day 180- $1,000
Day 360- $1,200
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Benefits
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Required Education and Experience
Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.