Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Position Description: St. Joesph Village is immediately hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses.
Multiple Shifts:
LVN - 2p-10p (M-F)
LVN - Weekend Doubles (6a-10p) alternating weekendsWonderful environment and strong teammate relationships!
With a shared legacy in business and healthcare innovation, Forefront Living's family of care-oriented organizations blends values built on compassion and faith with high-quality senior care - long-term care, assisted living, Alzheimer's and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapies, hospice and palliative care.
These senior care services, along with the celebration of independent living at our senior lifestyle communities, combine to bring deeper meaning to every phase of life for people of all faiths, regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin or disability.
Responsibilities:
•\tModels a service attitude towards others, takes ownership in solving problems and takes the initiative to make things better, is friendly and courteous to residents, patients and co-workers
•\tEnsure resident/patient, visitor, and co-worker safety by remaining aware of and reporting any new or existing safety hazards
•\tMaintain good attendance record
•\tDemonstrates appropriate physical assessment skills for initial and follow-up appraisal of resident status. Possesses an adequate knowledge of clinical diseases
•\tDemonstrates ability to perform nursing treatments and procedures as prescribed for residents. Administers those treatments in an appropriate manner.
•\tDemonstrates adequate knowledge of specialized diets and medications commonly prescribed to residents and administers appropriate medications
•\tDemonstrates knowledge and awareness of rehabilitative and preventative aspects of care and ensures resident safety, comfort and protection
•\tEnsures that all residents under his/her direct supervision is provided care and services to attain or maintain the highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial wellbeing, i.e. maintain current weight, prevent pressure ulcers, maintain or improve self-care abilities.
•\tSupervises and directs care givers to residents by Med. Aides and CNA's in an appropriate manner. Ensures continuity of care by appropriate directing, teaching and counseling the support staff
•\tPractices standard infection control techniques
•\tPromptly reviews, revises and confirms staff assignments at the beginning of the shift, to ensure all residents are assigned a caregiver. Make rounds every 3-4 hours to assess the resident's clinical condition and productivity of the assigned staff
•\tNotify MD, family, administrative staff and direct care providers of resident's change in condition and necessary follow-up
•\tEnsures residents receive prescribed diets, monitors meal percentages, offers substitutes when appropriate, reports weight loss to Clinical Coordinators and MD, and provides appropriate interventions for weight loss
•\t Complete admission, transfer and discharge information as indicated in Electronic Health Record
•\tEnsures all emergency equipment is available and functional on assigned unit
•\tComplete an incident report as indicated and ensure adequate follow up is completed until resident is stable and/or incident resolved
•\tDocuments notes on each resident reflecting skilled care, resident instruction and resident/family response, doctor notification, a specific plan for ongoing care in Electronic Health Record
•\tSubmits written plans of treatment reflecting status and nursing care plans in a timely and accurate manner
•\tFollows documentation procedures as required by Forefront Living, State and Federal regulations. Uses accurate terminology
•\tCompletes census information as required
•\t Communicates unresolved work-related problems using chain of command, consistently demonstrates effective problem-solving skills and handles confidential information appropriately
•\tDemonstrates flexibility with a changing workload/caseload, sets priorities accordingly and carries out job assignments in a self-directed manner
•\tOther duties as assigned
Qualifications:
•\tHigh school diploma or G.E.D.
•\tValid Texas LVN license
•\tAbility to perform Essential Duties
•\tGenuine caring for and interest in the care of mature adults, persons with disabilities and hospice patients
•\tAbility to perform work tasks within the Physical Demand Requirements
•\tAbility to comply with the Resident Bill of Rights and Employee Responsibilities
•\tAbility to comply with organizational and departmental safety policies and procedures
•\tDemonstrated supervisory and managerial skills
•\tKnowledge of current professional nursing theory and practice
•\tExcellent technical, assessment and documented skills
•\tAbility to organize workflow, respond to emergencies and note detail
•\tAbility to maintain a positive, stable disposition in performing work in association with staff and residents.
•\tAbility to maintain a high level of performance in an environment of frequent demands and changes
•\tExcellent verbal and written communication skills
•\tAbility to read, write and effectively communicate in English
•\tExcellent computer skills