Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

Paradigm at Stevens; Yoakum (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Yoakum, TX is seeking a dedicated LVN to join our Skilled Nursing Facility. You will provide direct nursing care under supervision, following the plan of care and regulatory guidelines to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

We value an empowered team and offer opportunities to oversee aides while coordinating with nursing staff. A TX LVN license and LTC experience are preferred assets for this role.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, active Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state.
• 2 years of long-term care experience preferred.
• Six months of rehabilitative/restorative nursing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; maintain a positive professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care under supervision of an RN or physician.
• Deliver care according to the plan of care and physician orders.
• Make rounds to ensure staff compliance with nursing standards.
• Oversee nurse aides and coordinate with nursing staff to maintain policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and report any PHI disclosures as required.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Professional attitude

Communication

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Internet

Job description

# Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVNParadigm at Stevens - Yoakum, TX 77995## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftAny## Description**Paradigm Healthcare**is a Skilled Nursing Facility that is seeking a dedicated and compassionate LVN to join our team!**You deserve good pay, and to work in a place where your voice matters. If you agree, Paradigm Healthcare is the place for you!****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.*