Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Paradigm Healthcare; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm at Faith Memorial in Pasadena, TX, is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our skilled nursing facility team. You will provide direct nursing care under supervision, following the plan of care and physician orders to ensure high-quality resident care.

Ideal candidates have an active TX LVN license with 2 years of long-term care experience preferred, and comfort supervising nurse aides while maintaining compliance with policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Current, active Texas LVN license.
• 2 years’ long-term care experience preferred.
• 6 months rehabilitative/restorative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under supervision in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Follow the plan of care and physician orders for residents.
• Make rounds to ensure nursing staff comply with standards and procedures.
• Oversee nurse aides and coordinate with nursing staff to maintain department policies.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Positive attitude

Computer literacy

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse license (TX)

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN# Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVNParadigm at Faith Memorial - Pasadena, TX 77502## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAny## Description**Paradigm at Faith Memorial**is a Skilled Nursing Facility that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate LVN to join our team!**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.*