Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Days

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Come join our team and start making a difference!

Shift: Nights Hours: 6AM-6PM Licensure: Texas LVN License

Garrison Geriatric Center's commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our company mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care. Our facility's success is dependent upon our highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve business operations. Our leadership team is driven to provide exceptional service by cultivating a workforce that is dedicated to upholding our company's mission of delivering care with compassion and integrity. We value innovation and creativity in our buildings and love a healthy debate that challenges us to learn and grow.

Are you ready to discover the world of limitless possibilities that comes with being a member of our culture? Are you a LVN who is eager to make a difference? Explore more about this opportunity and how you can help us write a new chapter in our story of providing exceptional care and making a positive impact in the lives of everyone we serve.

Living CAPLICO……

Customer Second: When we take care of our team first, it reflects positively on our customer care. Accountability: We strive for quality of life and reach for high standards as a team. Passion For Learning: We want to be at the forefront of change; there is always something we can learn. Love One Another: Treat others the way you want to be treated. It's simple, yet effective. Intelligent Risk Taking: If something makes sense, we're willing to give it a try. Celebration: We celebrate life every day of the year with our teammates and residents. Ownership: When everyone on the team is encouraged to take ownership of the care that they give, it positively improves their attitude, which affects everyone around them, from teammates to residents.

We would love to meet you and hear your pledge to live CAPLICO with us!

In addition to hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) who exhibit the above qualities that help us create a world class culture, we offer competitive wages, mentorship and training for new graduates and tuition reimbursement. As well as cell phone and movie ticket discounts, 401(k) with matching contributions, career advancement opportunities, and medical, dental, and health insurance.

Garrison Geriatric Center "The Garrison" 3710 4th street Lubbock, TX 79415

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Confer with the Medical Director and the attending physician regarding specific residents assigned to you.
• Consult with the physician concerning resident evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the resident.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• Examine the resident and his/her records and charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems.
• Determine when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
• Perform administrative duties regarding assigned residents, such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Implement and maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety and environmental and infection control. Interpret these to the physician, resident, family members, and public, as appropriate.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the Administrator concerning the status and care of the assigned resident.
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of the written policies and procedure that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Participate in The Garrison surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Resolves complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
• Ensures that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with The Garrison's Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
• Supervises and assists in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
• Assists in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident are performed in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
• Observes medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice, which may include: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as appropriate and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician's order, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Chart nurses' notes in professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident's response to the care.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents.
• Chart all changes in resident condition and the response to those changes.
• Chart all communications with the resident's attending physician regarding the resident, the resident's treatment, or the response to that treatment.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensures that adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies and equipment are maintained.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.