LVN

Paycom - ATS; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Silsbee, TX is seeking a Unit Manager (LVN or RN) to join our skilled nursing team. You will supervise nursing staff, support the Director of Nursing, and ensure high-quality resident care in a compliant, friendly environment.

If you are a licensed Texas nurse with leadership skills and experience in long-term care or rehabilitation, we want to hear from you. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities to develop professionally within our growing facility.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Texas LVN license or RN license.
• 2 years’ long-term care experience preferred.
• Six months rehabilitative/restorative nursing experience preferred.
• Demonstrate leadership, organization, and professionalism.
• Strong knowledge of PointClickCare preferred.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook and Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff to ensure quality resident care.
• Assist Director of Nursing and admin to meet standards.
• Provide staff in-services and development aligned to quality care.
• Identify safety concerns and ensure patient safety.
• Participate in audits and budgeting within nursing.
• Ensure adequate staffing levels and scheduling.
• Engage in infection control and compliance programs.
• Assist with hiring processes and new employee onboarding.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

RN license (optional)

Tools

PointClickCare

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Paradigm at the Pines - Silsbee, TX 77656, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Any, Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! We are a skilled nursing facility seeking a motivated LVN or RN to join the Paradigm Healthcare team as Unit Manager.

You deserve good pay. You deserve good benefits. You deserve to work in a place where your voice matters. If you agree, Paradigm is the place for you!

Job Duties

• Perform duties as described in the Nurse – RN or LVN Job Description, as applicable
• Assist the Director of Nursing and nursing administration to supervise nursing staff to ensure quality nursing care is provided to all residents. Supports and practices the philosophy, nursing objectives and standards of the Nursing Department.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in providing in-services and staff development to nursing staff in order to meet quality of care standards and comply with state and federal regulations.
• Provide clinical expertise to facilitate and supervise quality of care.
• Identify safety concerns and takes appropriate actions to assure patient safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or the Administrator.
• Make regular rounds on nursing units and on all shifts to assess performance of nursing staff and monitor the quality of care provided to residents.
• Assist in developing and/or complying with policies aimed to ensure nursing department compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
• Participate in internal audits of nursing practices and in developing and implementing a plan of correction when deficits are identified.
• Participate in ensuring all facets of the nursing budget are within established parameters.
• Participate in the quality assessment and improvement process and activities, including monthly audits of MD orders.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in ensuring that the nursing department is adequately staffed to provide quality care to residents, as directed by Director of Nursing and/or Administrator, by assisting with:
  • Establishing and facilitating effective employer/employee relations.
  • Recruiting and selecting nursing service personnel based on facility need.
  • Ensuring forms and processes related to hiring are completed for new employees.
  • Ensuring staffing of the nursing department is at a level congruent with resident needs, budgeted positions and employee requests.
  • Scheduling nursing manpower to support individual and group activities for residents outside the facility.
  • Participating in orientation sessions for nursing service personnel.
  • Evaluating performance for all levels of nursing service personnel.
  • Participating in “on-call” schedule for nursing supervisory personnel to ensure 24/7 nursing support for staff nurses.
  • Assist in ensuring a safe and sanitary environment for residents, employees and visitors.
  • Participates in development and implementation of a program to ensure a safe environment for residents, staff and families.
  • Investigates all nursing department employee accidents in accordance with procedures outlined in the facility's safety standards.
  • Monitors and reviews resident incidents to identify possible compliance issues and to identify patterns that might require preventive intervention.
  • Assists in implementation of infection control policies and procedures as outlined in the facility’s program, as directed. Ensures that all nursing staff members are educated and utilize infection control practices for the protection of employees, residents and families. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, including:

Supervisory Responsibility

This position is delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out the assigned duties. This position oversees nurse aides and is charged with carrying out the resident care policies established by this facility.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance

Qualifications

• 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 Healthcarewas 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.