LVN - Long Term Care

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with shift differentials

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Dalhart, Texas, is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for their Nursing Home. In this role, you will provide exceptional patient care, assess vital signs, and assist with procedures. The position offers competitive salary and shift differentials for night, weekend, and holiday shifts, as well as a supportive work environment with a diverse culture.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with appropriate certifications.
• Experience in patient care is required.
• Ability to work with neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and record patient vital signs and measurements.
• Assist patients for exams and procedures.
• Ensure timely medication pick-up.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs assessment

Medication management

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job description

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District invites you to become an integral part of our team! We are looking for a LVN to join our Nursing Home. Under the supervision of a RN and/or physician, the LVN will provide exceptional patient care in a nursing home setting.

• Assesses and records patient vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations, weight and length measurements as appropriate for age as evidenced in chart review.
• Assists with and prepares patients for exams and procedures after assessing patients understanding and consent.
• Ensure patients progress by following up with the patient and ensuring medication is picked up on a timely basis.
• Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
• Maintains a current inventory of supplies and periodically reviews the stock levels needed with the supervisor, maintains exam rooms and laboratory in the same manner

Advantages and Benefits:

DHCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

• Competitive salary with shift differentials for night, weekend, and holiday shifts.