LVN (2-10 Shift)

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bartlett Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living in El Paso, TX seeks an LPN/LVN to provide nursing care within licensure scope, administer medications, and monitor patient status under MD/NP supervision.

You will collaborate with the care team, educate patients and families on pain management and discharge planning, and support treatment plans as directed. This role emphasizes dignity, cultural sensitivity, and effective communication to ensure high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse in good standing.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of licensure.
• Administer medications following physicians' orders.
• Monitor and report patient status to MD/NP.
• Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
• Educate patients and families on pain management and care plans.
• Collaborate with care team to update the plan of care as needed.

Skills

LPN/LVN

Pain management

Medication administration

Plan of care

Patient education

Job description

Job description

To include but not limited to: Licensed Practical Vocational Nurse / LPN / LVN job provides nursing care within the scope of licensure for assigned patients according to established nursing standards and hospital policies and procedures. LPN / LVN administers medication, performs treatments and patient care responsibilities as prescribed. LPN / LVN consults with and keeps MD/NP informed of activities, symptoms, reactions, and changes in the patient condition with regard to assigned patients.

LPN / LVN provides appropriate pain management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

LPN / LVN administers medication following the 10 rights of medication administration within scope of practice.

LPN / LVN assists with the rehabilitation and treatment of patients in accordance with the medical plan of care, updates, and revises plan of care under the supervision of MD/NP. RN/ LPN / LVN assists physicians with examinations, treatments and special procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills as directed by MD/NP. LPN / LVN treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. LPN / LVN interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. LPN / LVN assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients. LPN / LVN identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Social Services/Discharge Planner regarding both in-hospital and post discharge needs.