Nurse/Unit Manager- LVN/RN (24597)

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life, disability, accident insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off (vacation/sick/holidays)

Job summary

Cantex Continuing Care Network is seeking a Nurse Manager at The Colonnades at Reflection Bay in Pearland, TX. The role oversees patient care per physician orders and directs care to provide the highest possible quality of life for residents in a long-term care setting.

The position requires RN/LVN-LPN licensure with supervisory experience, strong clinical leadership, and commitment to compassionate care. Benefits include an excellent plan, 401K, and career growth opportunities, with a day shift

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current LVN/LPN license in the applicable State.
• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in a long-term or health care setting preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review daily records for accuracy, documentation, and intervention.
• Make rounds on patients at least every 4 hours and communicate findings to the charge nurse.
• Review and ensure proper documentation for incident reports and discharge plans.
• Oversee post-discharge planning and coordination with the Interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure patient safety and compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Supervisory experience

English language

Education

Licensed LVN/LPN (Texas)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Skilled Nursing at The Colonnades at Reflection Bay - Pearland, TX 77584

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Nursing

What We Offer You

• Competitive pay


• Comprehensive health plan options, dental options, and vision coverage


• Additional supplements benefits (life insurance, disability, accident, etc.)


• 401(K) with company match


• Generous paid time off (Vacation/Sick/Holiday) for fulltime positions


• Career growth and advancement opportunities


• A company culture that is committed to compassionate care


• Complementary uniforms and many more perks and benefits

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.

Job Summary

The overall purpose of the Nurse Manager position is to participate in and oversee the provision of patient care as prescribed by the attending physician, consistent with accepted standards of practice. This position is responsible to provide care directly to the Patient and/or supervise the direction of care to ensure the highest practical care is provided to the Patient.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Nursing School and a current and valid LVN/LPN license in the applicable State


• Minimum of one-year supervisory experience in a long-term or health care setting is preferred.


• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.

Essential Functions

• Monitor/Review the following daily for accuracy, completion, required documentation and appropriate intervention:
  
  
  
  1. Telephone Orders
  
  
  2. Medication Administration Record
  
  
  3. PRN Medication Administration Record
  
  
  4. IV Medication Administration Record
  
  
  5. Treatment Record
  
  
  6. G-Tube Record
  
  
  7. Diabetic Record
  
  
  8. Anticoagulant Monitoring Form
  
  
  9. Weekly Skin Assessment Form
  
  
  10. Patient Daily Record
  
  
  11. Flow Record
  
  
  12. Behavior Monitoring Sheets
  
  
  13. Narcotic Control Sheets
  
  
  14. Monthly Summaries that are due
  
  
  15. Lab, X-ray, etc. reports received
  
  
  16. Glucometer Control Log
  
  
  17. Refrigerator temperature Logs
  
  


• Make rounds on all Patients at a minimum of every 4 hours and as needed. Communicate any findings/concerns to the charge nurse for intervention.


• Review the 24-hour report book for information regarding the last 24 hours; assessing Patients with a recent change in condition. Any change in a Patients condition requires assessment, notification, documentation, and intervention.


• Review incident reports and follow up for proper documentation of nursing assessment, intervention and notification to the responsible party and physician.


• Review the medical record on every Patient discharged for accuracy; follow up, proper documentation and intervention. If transferred to home or to another Facility, reviews the Post Discharge Plan of Care for completion.


• Check appropriate documentation on patients regarding:
  
  
  
  1. 24-hour follow-up on room changes.
  
  
  2. 72-hour documentation on admissions and re-admissions.
  
  


• Review medical records on follow up to determine problems, assessments, interventions, documentation, and notification of responsible party and physician in a timely manner (see DON Manual for detailed instructions on follow up documentation).


• Distribute the monthly MDS/care plan calendar to appropriate members of the Interdisciplinary team by the 15th of each month.


• Complete MDS assessments, RAPs if applicable, Care Plans and TILE assessments due for completion.


• Attend weekly care plan meetings with the Interdisciplinary team, Patient and Responsible party.


• Attend the weekly TILE and Medicare meetings with appropriate Interdisciplinary team members.


• Enter physician orders daily into the clinical software system.


• Print physicians orders and check for accuracy by 25th of each month and place orders in patient medical records by midnight on first day of the following month.


• Complete recommendations from the Consultant Pharmacists Report within 72 hours of exit interview.


• Complete recommendations from the Dietary Consultant Report within 72 hours of exit interview.


• Verify emergency box to evidence completion of charge slips for medications.


• Enter weights into the clinical software system per RCMS # 2.


• Print the monthly Weight Change Alert reports and updated Weight Change Log per RCMS #2.


• Confirm Skin Site Identification Forms (RCMS Form 1-6) and the Communication Form (RCMS Form 7-3) are available at the nursing station(s) and in the shower room(s).


• Weekly, update and distribute the Daily Care Guides.


• Has reviewed Cantex Continuing Care Networks Clinical Policies and Procedures for Abuse Prevention and knows the employees responsibility to enforce it.


• Attends weekly in-services, understands, complies, and enforces Patient Care Management Systems.


• Responsible for assuring patient/resident safety.


• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.

Equal Opportunity and Benefits

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.