RN/LVN- Staff Nurse

Avir Vista; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir Vista is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to residents in a regulated facility. You will assess residents, administer medications, coordinate admissions and discharges, and supervise staff to ensure high-quality care in accordance with physician orders and policy.

The role emphasizes strong communication with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team, while upholding residents’ rights and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State.
• Must be CPR Certified.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required for complex long-term care regulations.
• Ability to complete continuing education hours as required by the State.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with residents, families and regulators.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review medical records and nurse’s notes, and assess residents to observe and evaluate their status.
• Monitor resident activity and nursing care per physician orders, care plans and facility policies.
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharge; transcribe physician orders; communicate with residents, families and team.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered; document all charting according to policy.
• Lead and monitor licensed staff; assign priorities and provide coaching as needed.
• Understand and promote Residents’ rights in all interactions.
• Develop and implement written care plans for residents.
• Participate in in-service training and orientation programs; maintain professional competence.
• Monitor safety, sanitation, infection control and comply with department policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

RN license

CPR

communication skills

CE credits

relationship building

job duties

Job description

Job Purpose

To provide nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing practices and regulations.

Essential job Duties and Responsibilities

Nursing Care

Prepare and review medical records and nurse’s notes, and assess residents to observe and evaluate their physical and emotional status. Monitor resident activity, evaluate nursing care in accordance with professional standards, and provide nursing care according to physician’s orders, care plans, established standards and facility policies. Coordinate and assist or prepare for new admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents. Transcribe physician’s telephone orders. Communicate with Residents, family members, other interdisciplinary team members and management regarding resident status.

Drug Administration and Documentation

Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician; in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies. Sign, date and perform all charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Direct Patient Care

Lead and monitor licensed and other professionals. May schedule job assignments and set priorities. Assist and coach as needed. Provide feedback as to their effectiveness; may serve as team leader in this function.

Resident Rights

Understand, comply with and promote all rules regarding Residents’ rights.

Other Job Functions

Care Plans

Assist and participate in developing and implementing a written care plan for individual residents that addresses the needs of the resident.

Staff Development

Participate in in-service training, assist in implementing orientation programs and job skills training, maintains professional competence

Safety and Sanitation

Monitor environment and care practices of nursing personnel to ensure compliance of established safety, fire and disaster, infection control and ensure all other departmental policies and procedures are followed; and to ensure cleanliness and safety of work and treatment areas

Other Duties

Other duties as assigned

Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical device)

Works in a climate-controlled and well-lighted environment.. Works in an office and throughout the building daily. Has Category 1 risk of exposure to infectious diseases, but receives training in handwashing practices and Universal Precautions and has access to personal protective equipment if direct exposure is anticipated. Is subject to interruptions, noise, and odors daily

Walking, reaching, climbing, bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures, ability to communicate with residents and employees, ability to understand and follow training, ability to instruct staff in service education, and the ability to remain calm under stress.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the State. Experience as a Charge Nurse or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be CPR Certified.
• Ability to convey, explain, or interpret complex specialized information related to long term care rules and regulations. Hence strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Ability to complete continuing education hours as required by the State.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships, coordinate plans, distribute information and develop a mutual knowledge base for effective implementation of state and federal rules and regulations. Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families, and government regulators. Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

At Will Statement

This job description provides guidelines only and none of its provisions are contractual in nature. The Job Description does not guarantee employment for any specific period of time or any specific terms or benefits of employment. All employment with the Company is “at will,” meaning that you or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice or cause. No member of the Company’s management staff has the authority to make oral or written promises of employment that are inconsistent with the policy of at-will employment. The at-will nature of employment may only be modified through a written employment agreement signed by the head of the Company’s governing body and the team member.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Our Facility is committed to protecting the privacy, security and integrity of individually identifiable health information received from or on behalf of our employees. The Facility adheres to the highest standards of integrity in the performance of its business and is prepared to maintain compliance with HIPPA and other regulatory requirements by adopting and adjusting policies and processes as necessary. All employees are required to adhere to all HIPPA regulations