Memory Care LVN M-F

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We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Monday - Friday for our Memory Care center to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care.

Description

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application with Blue Skies today and find out what it truly means to be a part of a team.

Benefits

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:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plans

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.

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

• Must be an LVN in the State of Texas and in good standing with the Board of Nurse Examiners.
• Possess current CPR, and AED certifications, as well as be current in attaining the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) necessary to meet requirements for licensure.
• Must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate use of, and train others in the use of, professional nursing equipment and supplies.