Dallas LVN

Overview

Compensation $28.00 - $32.00/hour

Job Description

Are you an Assisted Living (Licensed Vocational Nurse) LVN looking to pick up a few extra shifts? Are you interested in picking up flexible shifts quickly and conveniently through your smartphone? NurseDash puts the power of flexibility in your hand to browse for available LVN shifts and only apply for the shifts that work for your schedule. There is no minimum number of shifts required; once on-boarded, simply pick the shifts that work for you. If you are interested in picking up part-time, flexible shifts, apply today to get started, or download the NurseDash app for iOS or Android.

Benefits

• Daily Pay Available
• Shift rate $30 - $37 per hour
• Competitive rates for COVID and non-COVID units
• Pick up shifts based on your schedule and flexibility
• Shifts only available exclusive through NurseDash
• Ability to work at other major cities in Texas where NurseDash has a network

Responsibilities

• Administration of medications
• Documentation of medication administration
• Providing resident care in accordance with federal, state and local standards
• Facilitate Care Plans as dictated by residents' medical professionals
• At times manage the activities of individual caregivers
• Promote the highest degree of quality care and services to our residents in accordance to the community policies
• Respect and encourage the independence and dignity of the residents.
• Respects residents' confidentiality.
• Is familiar with emergency equipment and procedures.
• Attends all required training, in-service, and staff meetings.
• Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.
• Maintains a positive and professional demeanor toward residents, visitors, families, and co-workers.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures of the Community.
• Performs other LVN duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or state specific licensed nurse credential
• Must maintain valid LVN license and active certifications
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous experience working with seniors preferred and desire to serve and care for seniors
• Ability to make choices, decisions and act in the resident's best interest
• Ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Minimum of six (6) months experience working with seniors in assisted living, home health, independent living, hospital or long-term care environment and desire to serve and care for seniors
• Decision making abilities and acting in the resident's best interest, ability to react and remain calm in difficult situations and possess written and verbal skills for effective communication and level of understanding