Lic Vocational Nurse- Northgate $4000 Sign on Bonus
Company: Summit LTC
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Description:
We are looking for a skilled LVN to become a part of our facility's
compassionate care-giving team. The successful candidate will be
responsible for managing all aspects of nursing responsibilities
during each shift, from processing patients in and out to
delegating nursing rounds and drug administration. We're looking
for a highly competent and well-organized professional who values
safety, security and patient wellness above all else. We focus on
providing the best care possible while ensuring patient
satisfaction in every interaction. The LVN is responsible for
making sure those values are reflected in his or her staff at all
times.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.Works under direct supervision using
the state-specific Nurse Practice Act, Standards, Policies and
Procedures, and nursing judgment.Delivers nursing care to
patients/residents requiring long-term or rehabilitative
care.Collects patient/resident data, makes observations and reports
pertinent information related to the care of the
patient/resident.According to state-specific regulations,
implements the patient/resident plan of care and evaluates the
patient/resident response.In accordance with state-specific
regulations, directs and supervises care given by other nursing
personnel in selected situations.Maintains knowledge of necessary
documentation requirements.Maintains knowledge of equipment set-up,
maintenance and use, i.e., monitors, infusion devices, drain
devices, etc.Maintains confidentiality and patient/resident rights,
regarding all patient personnel information.Provides
patient/resident/family/caregiver education as directed.Conducts
self in a professional manner in compliance with unit and facility
policies.Works rotating shifts, holidays and weekends as
scheduled.Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., CPR, protects
patients from injury).Participates in the identification of staff
educational needs.Serves as a preceptor, as delegated, for new
staffMaintains patient care supplies, equipment and
environment.Participates in the development of unit
objectives.Provides input in the formulation and evaluation of
standards. of care.Admission and routine patient
observations/transfer notes are complete and accurately reflect the
patients/residents status.Documentation of observations is complete
and reflects knowledge of unit documentation policies and
procedures.Nursing history is present in the medical record for all
patients/residents.Changes in patient's/resident's
physical/psychological condition (i.e., changes in lab data, vital
signs, mental status) are reported appropriately.Observations
related to the effectiveness of nursing interventions, medications.
etc., are reported as appropriate and documented in the progress
notes.Care Plans:Evaluation of care plan is noted monthly or as
indicated,Contributions to care plan revision are made as indicated
by the patient's status.Patient/Resident is approached in a kind,
gentle and friendly manner. Respect for the patient's/resident's
dignity and privacy is consistently provided.Interventions are
performed in a timely manner. Explanations for delays in answers/
responses are provided.Independence by the patient/resident in
activities of daily living is encouraged to the fullest extent
possible.Treatments are completed as indicated.Safety concerns are
identified and appropriate actions are taken to maintain a
safeenvironment.Side rails and height of bed are
adjusted.Patient/resident call light and equipment is within
reach.Restraints, when used, are maintained properly.Rooms are neat
and orderly.Patient identification bands and allergy bands (if
applicable) are present.Functional assignments are
completed.Emergency situations are recognized and appropriate
action is instituted.All emergency equipment can be readily located
and operated (emergency oxygen supply, drug box, fire
extinguishers, etc.).Patient/Resident/Family teaching is conducted
according to the nursing care plan.Explanations are given to the
patient prior to interventions.Discharge/death summaries are
complete and accurate.Transfer forms are complete and
accurate.Active participation in patient/resident care management
is evident.Facility Standards of Practice Manual or reference
materials are utilized as needed.Procedures are performed according
to method outlined in procedure manual.Body substance precautions
and other appropriate infection control practices are utilized with
all nursing interventions.Safety guidelines established by the
facility (i.e. proper needle disposal) are followed.The
patient's/resident's full name and room number are present on all
chart forms. Allergies are noted on chart cover.Only approved
abbreviations are utilized.Vital signs are properly and timely
recordedI&O summaries are recorded and added correctly.Progress
notes are timed, dated and signed with full signature and
title.Unit flow sheets are completed properly (i.e., wound care
records, treatment records, weight sheets, etc.).Adheres to
state-specific Nurse Practice Act for administration of medication
and parenteral therapy.Dates that medications are started or
discontinued are documented.Medications are charted correctly with
name, dose, route, site, time, and initials of nurse
administering.Pulse and blood pressure are obtained and recorded
when appropriate.Medications not given are circled, reason noted
and physician notified if applicable.Appropriate notes are written
for medications not given and actions taken.Name and title of nurse
administering medication are documented,Patient's/resident's
medication record is labeled with the name, room number, date, and
allergies.The procedure for administration and counting of
narcotics is followed,All parenteral fluids, including additives,
are charted with time and date started, time infusion completed,
site of infusion and signature of nurse.Supplies are used
appropriately.Charge stickers (or charge system) are utilized
appropriately.Minimal supplies are stored in the
patient's/resident's room,Discharge medications are returned to the
pharmacy or destroyed in a timely manner.Floor-stock medications
are charged and re-stocked.PM21.
Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or
relevant qualification.Must possess, as a minimum, a Nursing Degree
from an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an
approved LVN program.Possession of a current valid Texas driver's
license or regular means of transportation to and from work.One (1)
year of experience as a nursing assistant in a skilled
rehabilitation, skilled nursing or Long-Term Care (LTC) environment
preferred.Experience with electronic medical records
preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESMust be capable of
operating a personal computer to enter resident data as required by
regulation and facility policy.Ability to read and comprehend
simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Ability to
apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.Ability to communicate
orally and in written form effectively with all levels of
employees, patients, families, and vendors.Ability to present
information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees,
patients, families, and vendors.Must be knowledgeable of nursing
and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations,
and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.Good understanding of
medical and pharmacological terminology.Ability to add and subtract
two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
Ability to perform these operations using weight measurement,
volume, and distance.Excellent problem solving/analysis/judgment
skills and high level of attention to detail and accuracyBuilds and
maintains cooperative working relationshipsMust possess leadership
and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously
with professional and non-professional personnel.Establish and
maintain effective working relationships with clients, supervisors,
County employees, elected officials, law enforcement, other
agencies, and the public.Resourceful, dependable and
accountableAble to work a flexible schedule including evenings,
weekends, and holidays.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust
possess a current and active license to practice as a LVN in this
state.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands
described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical
Requirements:Work requires physical activity including extended
periods of walking and standing with occasional climbing, reaching,
carrying, balancing, kneeling, crouching and bending.Must have the
ability to frequently lift and/or carry equipment, files, and other
materials weighing up to 50 pounds as well as push/pull up to 50
pounds of force with grip strength of 65 pounds.Ability to
transfer, and reposition a resident to or from a bed, wheelchair,
and use a mechanical lift, toilet, tub, shower, occasionally
varying degrees of pushing, pulling and lifting due to the
differences in resident weights.Must be able to assist in the
evacuation of residents during emergency situations.Must be able to
continuously perform simple manipulative dexterity tasks such as
the equipment listed above as well as safety pin buckles and tie
strings. Occasionally perform difficult manipulative tasks.Must be
able to detect the smell of smoke, spoiled food, soiled linen,
etc.The employee must be able to continuously hear normal sounds
and voice patterns with some background noise. Must have adequate
verbal instructions. Must be able to hear audible emergency
signals, alarms, call, light indicators and to be able to answer
the phone.Specific vision abilities required by this job include:
Must be able to continuously notice a change in the resident
(breathing, color, skin breakdown, etc.) Ability to focus and read
a thermometer.Visual abilities, correctable to normal ranges,
include close, distance and color vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those employee encounters
while performing functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.Work Environment:Work is performed indoors in a
health care facility.Work is performed during assigned shift;
however, hours will occasionally include varied days, hours,
holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate, but can occasionally be loud.
Subject to frequent interruptions.Incumbents in this position may
be exposed to infectious/communicable diseases, blood borne
pathogens, and potential risk of injury from distraught
individuals.Frequent exposure to chemical compounds of medication
and treatments.Frequent exposure to microbial bacteria and other
infectious agents inherent to care of ill residents.Continuous
exposure to latex, Tyvex, plastic and/or materials which are used
for personal protective equipment.Stress of working with sick
residents and their families, combined with the resident who may be
confused, irrational, highly agitate mood swings.
(Frequently)Subject to involvement with personnel, visitors, state
and federal agency personnel and residents.Summit LTC is an equal
opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for
employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or
disability status.PI177823595
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