Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Skilled Nursing (PRN)

The Legacy Senior Communities; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in senior care is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their skilled nursing team on a PRN basis. This role involves providing essential care to residents, administering medications, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. The ideal candidate will work closely with nursing aides and participate in assessments to adapt care plans as needed. Join a compassionate team that values quality care and supports the health and well-being of residents in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have an active nursing license in Texas and at least 1 year of LVN experience.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident care including medication administration and vital sign monitoring.
• Participate in assessments and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Assist physicians with examinations and supervise nursing aides.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication Skills

Compliance with Regulations

Education

Active Nursing License in Texas

Graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing

1 Year of LVN Experience

Job description

Position:Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Skilled Nursing (PRN)

Location: Dallas, TX

Job Id:1252

# of Openings:1

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

PRN
Skilled Nursing

The LVN (PRN) works closely with CNA’s and CMA’s to ensure timely response to calls for assistance. Oversees resident care including medication administration, obtaining resident vital sign and weight, and reporting any changes in condition to physicians, health care proxies and supervisors.

• Interviews residents to determine medical problem/condition and documents in chart for physician.
• Provides services in accordance with state assisted living standards and nurse practice act and maintains compliance to all personnel policies, established community policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations and standards.
• Participates in pre-admission and move-in assessments, reviews, and revises assessments with any change in resident’s condition and at frequency determined by the state
• Completes service plans based on nursing assessments and on change in condition.
• Assist physician with resident examination, reviewing and transcribing physician orders and provide medical treatment as ordered.
• Administer medication to residents as ordered by physician.
• Supervises residents in self-care of medical equipment, such as oxygen, catheters, colostomies, and medication.
• Maintains supplies to include stocking and monitoring for expiration and documents appropriately for billing purposes.
• Assists the AL Director with hiring, orientation, training, and scheduling along with supervision and disciplinary process of CNA’s and CMA’s.
• Provide nursing coverage in memory support.
• Supervises nursing aides and medication aides during shift.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• Active license to practice nursing in the state of Texas.
• Minimum 1 year of LVN experience.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.