Night Shift RN/LVN - Vent Care & Leadership in LTC

PARADIGM HEALTHCARE; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paradigm Healthcare in Houston’s Paradigm Northwest seeks an LVN/RN with vent experience for the night shift. The role provides direct nursing care under supervision, adhering to nursing standards and physician orders, within a state-regulated facility.

Candidates must hold an active nursing license (LVN/RN) in Texas and have LTC or rehabilitative care exposure. Leadership and PC/Care tech familiarity are valued as part of the nursing team.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational or Registered 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)

Responsibilities

• Vent responsibilities
• Provide direct nursing care, under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment.
• Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physician’s orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities.
• Have knowledge of and utilize the facility’s written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
• Make frequent rounds of the assigned unit to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards.
• Oversee nurse aides and communication with and oversight of nursing home staff to ensure that specific policies, procedures, and systems are maintained correctly as it relates to the department.

Tools

Point Click Care

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paradigm Healthcare in Houston’s Paradigm Northwest seeks an LVN/RN with vent experience for the night shift. The role provides direct nursing care under supervision, adhering to nursing standards and physician orders, within a state-regulated facility.

Candidates must hold an active nursing license (LVN/RN) in Texas and have LTC or rehabilitative care exposure. Leadership and PC/Care tech familiarity are valued as part of the nursing team.