LVN - The Mission Double Weekends (FT)

Bst Senior Living West Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Generous PTO program

Retirement plans

Job summary

Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community in San Antonio, TX seeks a dedicated LVN to serve as charge nurse in the Health Care Center. You will coordinate daily resident care under the Director of Nursing, manage medications, and support a patient-centered care plan.

You'll supervise staff, participate in QA committees, document in the EMR, and communicate with residents’ families, physicians, and colleagues to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be an LVN in the State of Texas in good standing.
• Current CPR and AED certifications, plus CEUs to maintain licensure.
• Prefer at least one year in long-term care settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide nursing care per physician orders and standards.
• Handle pre-admission, admission, and discharge processes for residents.
• Manage medication administration and ensure orders are followed.
• Ensure medical supplies are accessible and coordinated timely.
• Maintain a safe environment for residents and supervise HSAs.
• Participate in QA/Performance Improvement committees.
• Communicate with families, physicians, and staff; update EMR with observations and treatments.

Skills

CPR

AED

Resident care

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LVN license in TX

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Join Our Team at Blue Skies of Texas Senior Living Community!Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? We're actively looking for dedicated individuals to join our healthcare teams in our Assisted Living, Dementia & Alzheimer Care, Hospice, and Skilled Nursing facilities. We celebrate unique perspectives, backgrounds, and talents, providing an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us in providing exceptional care and creating a vibrant community where everyone feels like family.We are committed to providing our team with the support they need. At Blue Skies of Texas, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits! Some of our unique benefits we offer are:Employer Paid Short-Term Disability for full time employeesTuition Reimbursement & Scholarship ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Bonus ProgramA generous PTO programRetirement plansWe are looking for dedicated professionals like yourself to be a part of our Skilled Nursing department. Apply now and let's soar together at Blue Skies of Texas!As an LVN, you will be responsible as a charge nurse in the assigned Health Care Center (HCC), under the supervision of the Director of Nursing. As directed, assists supervisor in planning, organizing, developing, and directing day-to-day HCC operations. Participates in resident needs assessments and in the development and coordination of resident care plans. Performs required nursing procedures associated with designation as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).What you will do in this role:Supervises and provides nursing care in accordance with physician orders and in conformance with recognized nursing techniques and procedures, established standards, and administrative policies.Performs duties related to pre-admission, admission, and discharge of residents.Responsible for medication regime including acceptance of physician’s orders, transcribing orders, ordering medications, and ensuring medications are on hand.Ensures medical supplies are accessible; relates need for additional supplies in a timely manner.Maintains a safe environment for residents.Monitors and supervises Health Support Assistants (HSA), ensuring they are providing appropriate care for residents and meeting their needs.Participates in various Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committees and their assigned tasks.Communicates with family members, providing them with information relating to the residents’ care and condition as well as with physicians, other staff, support services, and outside agencies.Records all pertinent information to include observations, treatments, and medications on resident Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and keeps Supervisor informed of any adverse changes in resident condition.Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.Qualifications:Required: High school diploma or equivalent.Required: Must be an LVN in the State of Texas and in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners.Required: Possess current CPR, and AED certifications, as well as be current in attaining the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) necessary to meet requirements for licensure.Preferred: At least one year of previous experience in a long term care setting is highly desirable.Preferred: Some education beyond the minimum nursing licensure level is desirable, to include related training in supervision and infection control.In 1970, the first of our two campuses opened in San Antonio. Air Force Village I was followed in 1987 by Air Force Village II. For decades, our campuses created a community for officers of the armed forces - a retirement lifestyle rich with camaraderie and the shared common bond. We began by providing support to the widows of those who have served, and that legacy continues. In 2014, we expanded our eligibility to embrace a wider range of retired seniors, including those from civilian careers. With this change, a new name - Blue Skies of Texas - was added, and the campuses were renamed Blue Skies East and Blue Skies West. Continuing to offer modern residences and a range of senior-focused services and amenities, the Air Force Village legacy we cherish carries forward in Blue Skies of Texas.If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!