Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Lynwood Nursing & Rehabilitation
Levelland, Texas
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with applicable nursing standards and regulatory requirements and supervises Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the delivery of direct resident care.
Posted Sep 21
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Evenings May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
- Unit and setting
- Long Term Care Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs.residents with varying levels of care needs
- License
- LVN license Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) currently licensed by the state
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) currently licensed by the state Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state.
- Also asks
- able to supervise other employees and work cooperatively Must be able to supervise other employees and work cooperatively to obtain resident care objectives.
- Also asks
- able to interact positively with residents, families, regulatory agencies, and staff Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels.
- Also asks
- comply with health regulations and complete post-offer health assessment Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment.
- Also asks
- read, write, and speak fluent English Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies.
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- review and maintain medical records, nursing notes, and assess resident status Review and maintain medical records and nursing notes; assess residents’ physical and emotional status.
- Day to day
- monitor resident activity and provide nursing care per orders and care plans Monitor resident activity and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, nursing standards, and facility policies.
- Day to day
- coordinate and assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges Coordinate and assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Day to day
- transcribe and carry out physician telephone orders Transcribe and carry out physician telephone orders accurately.
- Day to day
- communicate with residents, families, interdisciplinary team, and management Communicate effectively with residents, family members, interdisciplinary team members, and management regarding resident status.
- Day to day
- prepare and administer medications as ordered Prepare and administer medications as ordered and in compliance with nursing standards and facility policies.
- Day to day
- complete charting and documentation Complete all charting and documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Day to day
- understand, comply with, and promote resident rights Understand, comply with, and promote resident rights.
- Day to day
- participate in development and revision of individualized care plans Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of individualized care plans.
- Day to day
- participate in in-service education, orientation, and job skills training Participate in in-service education, orientation programs, and job skills training to maintain professional competence.
- Day to day
- monitor care environment and practices for safety and infection control compliance Monitor the care environment and nursing practices to ensure compliance with safety, fire, disaster preparedness, infection control, and departmental policies.
- Day to day
- supervise CNAs, assign duties, monitor performance, and provide coaching Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), including assigning duties, monitoring performance, and providing coaching or corrective feedback as needed.
- Weekends
- weekends as scheduled May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
- On call
- on-call shifts as needed
- Holidays
- holidays as scheduled
- Details
- long-term care facility setting Long-term care facility setting.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Lynwood Nursing & Rehabilitation’s careers page.
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Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides nursing care to residents as prescribed by the physician and in accordance with applicable nursing standards and regulatory requirements and supervises Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the delivery of direct resident care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Review and maintain medical records and nursing notes; assess residents’ physical and emotional status. Monitor resident activity and provide nursing care in accordance with physician orders, care plans, nursing standards, and facility policies. Coordinate and assist with resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Transcribe and carry out physician telephone orders accurately. Communicate effectively with residents, family members, interdisciplinary team members, and management regarding resident status. Prepare and administer medications as ordered and in compliance with nursing standards and facility policies.
Complete all charting and documentation accurately, timely, and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Understand, comply with, and promote resident rights. Participate in the development, implementation, and revision of individualized care plans.
Participate in in-service education, orientation programs, and job skills training to maintain professional competence. Monitor the care environment and nursing practices to ensure compliance with safety, fire, disaster preparedness, infection control, and departmental policies. Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), including assigning duties, monitoring performance, and providing coaching or corrective feedback as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state. Must be able to supervise other employees and work cooperatively to obtain resident care objectives. Must be able to interact positively with residents, families, and regulatory agencies, and work collaboratively with employees at all levels. Must be able to maintain consistent attendance and be willing to work long or irregular hours, often under pressure.
Physical
Requirements
Must comply with all local health regulations and successfully complete a post-offer health assessment. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the use of mechanical devices): Ability to read, write, and speak fluent English to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, and community agencies. Ability to perform physical activities such as walking, reaching, bending, stretching, pulling, and lifting. Adequate fine and gross motor coordination to carry out required tasks.
Work Environment
Long-term care facility setting. Exposure to residents with varying levels of care needs. May include evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
Core Competencies
- Resident-centered care
- Professionalism and ethical conduct
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity and respect
Employer Statement
The facility is an equal opportunity employer. Duties and responsibilities may change based on business needs.
What's around it?
Levelland, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $846/mo
- Household income
- $58,000/yr, all local households, not nurse pay