Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN Occasional

Buckner International; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services Calder Woods in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our on-site team. The LVN will implement unit goals, coordinate resident care, supervise staff, and provide direct nursing care to residents.

The role requires Texas licensure and prior long-term care experience where applicable. You will ensure plans are followed, rounds are completed with physicians, and vital signs and treatments are accurately recorded, contributing to a compassionate and

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program required.
• Current Texas nursing license and licensure in good standing.
• One year of related experience preferred, especially in long-term care.
• Must meet Buckner and Texas training/certification requirements.
• Proficient in English (reading/writing) and communication with residents.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual health care plans and administer or supervise physician-prescribed treatments.
• Maintain compliance with Buckner policies, laws, and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct meaningful rounds with care teams and document visits promptly.
• Administer injections, perform in-house tests, and record vital signs.
• Update health plans and coordinate changes; supervise aides and assign tasks.

Skills

English proficiency

One-year experience

Long-term care experience

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Calder Woods

Location: Beaumont, TX - Onsite

Address: 7080 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77706

Schedule: As Needed / Occasional

We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As an LVN, responsible for implementation of the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service and facility through coordinating resident care management and staff direction and by providing direct nursing care to residents. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Ensure that the individual health care plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physicians.
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws and all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements
• Make meaningful rounds of all residents, utilizing health care plans; make rounds with physicians and accurately and timely record visits on charts.
• Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; perform in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs
• Assist in maintaining current health care plans according to a schedule rotation and documenting acute episodes or significant changes in resident status
• Supervise aides in the performance of their duties by monitoring their work; assign aides to residents, specifying break times and special duties to be completed.

What you'll bring:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must hold and maintain current Texas nursing licensure. Must complete and/or meet training, certification required by Buckner and the State of Texas. Previous experience in long term care preferred
• Minimum one-year related experience
• Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
• Work schedules, assignments and units as requested by the facility to meet business needs.
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
• Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
• Adhere to the Licensed Vocational Nurse practice standards as established by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.