Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN

It’s a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Company: Breckenridge Village Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse-PRN Assignment: Paraprofessionals/Nursing Reports to: Director of Nursing Status: Non-Exempt

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Location: Tyler, TX Pay Grade: Seniority Level:Entry Supervises:No SCA Class (If Applicable) Education Graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing Program. Experience Three (3)yearsnursing experience preferred One (1) year experience with IDD Adults preferred Supervises: N/A Position Summary Breckenridge Village(BV)is a Christ-centered community serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). OurLVN-PRN Team ensures that all interactions reflect Breckenridge Village’s values: Love God, Value People, Care Passionately, Work Together. There are times whenadditionalmedical supervision and support are needed on our Campus. The LVN-PRN provides short-term, as-needed medical coverage to help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the individuals we serve. This position works collaboratively withBVstaff and leadership to respond to medical needs, provideappropriate firstaid and emergency care within the scope of LVN certification, andassistwith assessing situations that may requireadditionalmedical attention. TheLVN-PRN serves as a calm, compassionate, and professional medical resource while interacting respectfully with individuals with IDD, their families,and BVteam members. The position may be scheduled forspecial events, periods of increased medical needs, staff shortages, or other short-term campus coverage need. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, observant, and comfortable working with adults with IDD. TheLVN-PRN must be able to respond appropriately to medical concerns, communicate effectively withthe BV team,maintainappropriate documentation, and followBV policies and procedures. This is a PRN, short-term position with hours based on the medical coverage needs of the Breckenridge Village campus. To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodationsin accordance withthe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: Essential Functions Perform nursing dutiesin accordance withnursing guidelines and best practicesestablishedby the Texas Board of Nursing for Licensed Vocational Nurses Perform the following duties to ensure the highest level of medical care for each resident assigned to you: a. Respond to injuries and illness during normal business hours b. Evaluate all health and medical complaints of residents and coordinateappropriate carefor follow up c. Regarding medication for assigned residents: Manage medication ordering and delivery,ensureaccurate distribution of medications,maintainadequate supplies of medication,ensureproper storage of medications, Re-label any medication that is changed with updated label,performaudits of MAR, as directedtrain house managers on medication administration or any other medical function necessary including any necessary training on assistance with activities of daily living Maintain medical documentation for each resident assigned: a. Enter appointment summaries into Electronic Medical Record within 24 hours of the appointment, including any writtenmaterial ororal instruction provided at appointment. b. Update medication administration records (MAR) in real time when medications are changed,addedordiscontinued. c. Createnurse progress note, in real time, in Electronic Medical Record when any communicationregarding medical care is received from or provided to a resident, guardian, or Breckenridge Village staff member d. Document health and medical complaints Communicate in a clear, transparent, andtimelymanner all informationregardingeach resident assigned to you: a. Contact the QIPD immediately when any of the following occur: Illness or injury requiring transport to Urgent Care or Emergency Department Illness that requires a medical appointment or isolation/quarantine Injury that requires medical attention or A medication change is ordered for resident. Contact the parent/guardian within the same business day whenever possible but never more than 24 hours post appointment, to discussmedicalappointments, review documentation and instructions, Medication changes, Illnesses or injuries requiring transport to Urgent Care or Emergency Department, Illness that requires a medical appointment or isolation/quarantine orinjury that requires medical attention Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients,stretchingand bending Report signs of abuse, neglect, and exploitation and sexually provocative behavior and implement professional response, reporting and documenting procedures Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in Breckenridge Village personnel polity manual includingdemonstratingrespect for agency staff, residents, and community members andcomplying withrequired dress code at all times. Provide 1:1 (one to one) supervision for residents when medically necessary on our campus, in a hospital or other locationsas needed. While providing 1:1 (one to one) supervision for residents, our LVN-PRN will act as an advocate on the resident’s behalf. Measurable Deliverables Meet all state regulatory guidelines and standards thatare applicableto this position, ensuring no deficiencies or concerns are foundregardingmedical care during annual fundamental surveys. 2.Maintainresident physical and mental safety by making immediatereportof any changes inresidenthealth of behavior to the Nurse Manager and the QIDP with whom you collaborate Provide the highest level resident care a. Daily reviewofprogress notesand act asrequired, b. Daily review ofincident reportsandact asrequired c. Daily review of communication from residents, parents/guardians, QIDP or any other team member and act asrequired, d. Address each medical concern with urgency e. Treat resident medical needs as though you would for your own family f. In emergency situations, call 911 first Ensure proper time management of all daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks Document all resident health information as close to real time as possible but not later than 24 hours 6.Communicationtimeframes(during normal business hours): a.Phone Calls: Answer phone calls promptly when available. If unable to answer, return the call as soonas reasonablypossible, with a goal of responding within one hour . b.Text Messages: Respond to text messages promptly when available. If unable to respondimmediately, reply as soonas reasonablypossible, with a goal of responding within one hour . c.Emails: Answer all emails with the goal ofresponding within one day. d.Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio- economic characteristics b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. d. Work in a fast-paced environment whilemaintainingcontrol and professional composure at all times and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population e.Maintaincomputer literacyrequiredto meet the responsibilities of the position f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Other Responsibilities Other job duties as assigned Credentials, Skills, and Abilities 1.Maintaincurrent licenses and certificatesrequiredfor the position including, but not limited to: a. Goodstanding as a Licensed Vocational Nurse with the state of Texas Board of Nursing b. Current BLS certifications and First Aid Certification Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment. Valid Texas Driver’s License. Pass pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks. Must be able tomaintainprofessional people skills, oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio- economic characteristics b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, and professionals c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English. d. Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining control and professional composure at all times and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you! EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex,or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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