Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN - Nights

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Nights

Join us as an LVN for a night shift (6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.) at Garrison Geriatric Center in Lubbock, TX. The position requires a valid Texas LVN license and a passion for providing compassionate care to residents in a post‑acute setting.

Shift: 6:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m.;

Location:

3710 4th Street, Lubbock, TX 79415.

Licensure required:
Texas LVN License.

• Confer with the Medical Director and the attending physician regarding specific residents assigned to you.
• Consult with the physician concerning resident evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning and developing the nursing services to be performed for the resident.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral. Respond to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• Examine the resident and his/her records and charts to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings in order to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional or mental problems.
• Determine when to refer the resident to a physician for evaluation, supervision, or directions.
• Perform administrative duties regarding assigned residents, such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Implement and maintain established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety and environmental and infection control. Interpret these to the physician, resident, family members, and public, as appropriate.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or the Administrator concerning the status and care of the assigned resident.
• Participate in the planning and evaluation of the written policies and procedure that govern the day‑to‑day functions of the nursing service department.
• Participate in The Garrison surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies.
• Resolve complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
• Ensure that nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with The Garrison’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
• Supervise and assist in management of the infection control program including ensuring that personal protective equipment is used in the handling of infectious materials by nursing personnel.
• Assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the nursing needs of each resident in furtherance of the resident care planning policy.
• Observe medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice, which may include: catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, taking blood, giving massages and range of motion exercises, care for the dead/dying, etc., as appropriate and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Review medication cards for completeness of information, accuracy in the transcription of the physician’s order, and adherence to stop order policies.
• Chart nurses’ notes in a professional and appropriate manner that timely, accurately and thoroughly reflects the care provided to the resident, as well as the resident’s response to the care.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents.
• Chart all changes in resident condition and the response to those changes.
• Chart all communications with the resident’s attending physician regarding the resident, the resident’s treatment, or the response to that treatment.
• Perform routine charting duties as required and in accordance with established charting and documentation policies and procedures and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensure that adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies and equipment are maintained.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits include competitive wages, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, cell phone and movie ticket discounts, and opportunities for career advancement.

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