Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Nights

Oceans Healthcare, L.L.C.; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential nursing care to patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being while working under the supervision of registered nurses. You will utilize your nursing skills to implement individualized treatment plans, conduct assessments, and support patients in managing their health challenges. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults and seniors, promoting long-term wellness through innovative and progressive therapies.

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Daily Pay

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Provide nursing care for patients with common health problems.
• Implement patient care under RN supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care and document findings accurately.
• Administer medications and educate patients about them.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Wound Care

ADLs Assistance

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Longview, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping adults and seniors manage challenges related to anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Using proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals aim to promote long-term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

Benefits We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage (Multiple Plan Options) - Eligible first of the month after 30 days.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive Market Compensation
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

The Licensed Vocational Nurse's primary role is to provide nursing care for patients experiencing common, well-defined health problems. The LVN functions as part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, utilizing the nursing process to implement patient care. Services are performed under the supervision of a registered nurse, employing all nursing skills to make safe, appropriate, and independent decisions within the scope of LVN practice. All duties are conducted in accordance with Joint Commission, Federal and State regulations, Oceans' Mission, policies, procedures, and Performance Improvement Standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Deliver quality nursing care to assigned patients by collecting data and identifying deviations from normal; assist with patient reassessment according to assignments, needs, and hospital protocols under RN supervision.
2. Document all findings accurately and thoroughly in the patient record; identify expected outcomes based on assessment data; communicate pertinent findings effectively with other healthcare team members.
3. Implement nursing interventions identified in the individualized multidisciplinary treatment plan, following accepted standards of practice in collaboration with other healthcare providers; perform prescribed nursing procedures/treatments.
4. Conduct bedside laboratory tests, wound care, and assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) to promote patient comfort and well-being.
5. Support the patient's ability to cope, adapt, and resolve issues related to illness and stressors.
6. Provide age-appropriate, culturally sensitive communication and interventions; document any special needs.
7. Administer medications safely according to facility policies and physician orders; assess patients before and after medication administration; communicate and document doses accurately; educate patients about their medications.
8. Follow up on patient care responsibilities; communicate incomplete tasks and patient needs with other disciplines to ensure continuity of care; transcribe orders accurately and perform chart audits as per guidelines.
9. Apply nursing knowledge to meet the needs of the facility, patient population, and staff; utilize nursing resources to promote evidence-based practice.
10. Guide, educate, and lead as a preceptor to new staff; perform other duties and projects as assigned.