Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Paradigm-At-the-Prairies; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in El Campo, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide direct nursing care under supervision within a long-term care setting. The role requires adherence to the nurse practice act, facility policies, and physician orders while maintaining resident safety and quality of care.

Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, delivering care per care plans, and ensuring privacy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Texas LVN license.
• 2 years of Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• 6 months of rehabilitative/restorative nursing experience preferred.
• Must demonstrate leadership and organizational skills; maintain a positive, professional attitude.
• Strong familiarity with Point Click Care preferred.
• Computer literacy: Outlook, Office, Internet.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under supervision of a registered nurse or physician, per nurse practice act and facility policies.
• Deliver care to residents following their plan of care and current orders and guidelines.
• Follow facility policies and procedures governing the nursing service department.
• Maintain resident privacy and report suspected disclosures promptly to the Administrator.
• Make frequent rounds to ensure nursing staff perform to standards.
• Oversee nurse aides and communicate with staff to ensure policies and systems are followed.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Professional attitude

Computer literacy

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Paradigm at the Prairies - El Campo, TX 77437

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Any

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment.
• Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physician's orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Have knowledge of and utilize the facility's written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Agree not to disclose resident's protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Make frequent rounds of the assigned unit to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Oversee nurse aides and communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and systems are maintained correctly as it relates to the department.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State
• 2 years' experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
• Six (6) months of experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
• Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred
• Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.