Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - PRN
Dallas, Texas
Leads by example and leads others to promote successful aging by understanding the needs and preferences of residents. This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Vitality Living is long-term care.
- Pay
- Not posted
- Unit and setting
- Home Health Leads by example and leads others to promote successful aging by understanding the needs and preferences of residents.
- License
- LPN or LVN license Maintain current professional license if LPN/LVN.current professional license (LPN/LVN)
- Term
- Per Diem Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - PRNPRN
Do you qualify?
- License
- current professional license (LPN/LVN) Maintain current professional license if LPN/LVN.
- Certification
- current CPR certification Maintain current CPR certification if LPN/LVN.
- Certification
- other certifications required by state or provincial regulations Maintain any other certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.
- Also asks
- at least 21 years old Must be at least 21 years old.
- Also asks
- communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Also asks
- meet state or provincial health-related requirements Meet state or provincial health related requirements.
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Leads by example and leads others to promote successful aging by understanding the needs and preferences of residents. Leads by example and leads others to promote successful aging by understanding the needs and preferences of residents.
- Day to day
- administer or assist residents with medications and treatments Administer or assist residents to self-administer medications and treatments.
- Day to day
- measure vital signs and weight Measure vital signs and weight.
- Day to day
- collect, store and transport lab specimens Collect, store, and ensure transport of certain specimens for laboratory studies.
- Day to day
- follow medication room systems Adhere to all medication room systems per policy.
- Day to day
- communicate with physicians by phone, fax and forms Communicate with physicians via telephone, fax, and Physician Communication forms.
- Day to day
- implement physician orders Implement physician orders.
- Day to day
- scan and file orders, lab reports and data in resident charts Ensure physician orders, laboratory reports, and other data is scanned and filed in resident charts.
- Day to day
- document in Nursing Notes and incident reports Document pertinent information in Nursing Notes and elsewhere per policy (e.g., incident reports).
- Day to day
- communicate with Wellness Director Communicate with Wellness Director per policy.
- Day to day
- follow home health and hospice protocols Adhere to home health and hospice protocols.
- Day to day
- perform CPR and first aid in emergencies Adhere to emergency protocols, including performing CPR and administering first aid as necessary.
- Charge
- community supervisor when management is absent Act as community supervisor when management staff is not present.
- Day to day
- supervise Personal Care Specialists' daily duties Supervise Personal Care Specialists to ensure daily completion of their duties.
- Day to day
- help develop and revise service plans Assist in the development and revision of service plans.
- Day to day
- inform Wellness Director of resident needs and preferences Inform Wellness Director of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches.
- Day to day
- report resident concerns to Wellness Director
- Day to day
- read and update Communication Log each shift Read Communication Log at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Communication Log by end of each shift.
- Day to day
- read and update Shift Change Notes each shift Read Shift Change Notes at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Shift Change Notes by end of each shift.
- Day to day
- attend onboarding, annual and in-service training and team meetings Attend and participate in onboarding, annual and in-service training and team member meetings, as requested.
- Details
- lift up to 50 lbs The weight determined to be appropriate for a LPN to lift with or without reasonable accommodations is up to 50 lbs.
- Details
- possible unplanned exposure to blood, bodily fluids or tissue May perform unplanned tasks involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue which may contain AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, 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?
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At Vitality, our mission is to create vibrant communities where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. Our vision is to create vibrant communities where residents thrive, families engage, and team members are proud to work. We engage experienced, vibrant leaders with a proven track record for success who can make our mission come to life. Keeping focus on our core values, we strive each day to ensure that our residents remain connected and purposeful.
General purpose
Leads by example and leads others to promote successful aging by understanding the needs and preferences of residents. Leads others to develop a well-trained, compassionate Wellness team to promote dignity and choice. Leads to achieve positive business and performance results. Ensures a productive, safe, and professional environment for all community team members. Promotes a positive community image that supports a fully occupied community.
Responsibilities
All responsibilities are to be performed within scope of practice per state or provincial regulations.
Administer or assist residents to self-administer medications and treatments. Measure vital signs and weight. Collect, store, and ensure transport of certain specimens for laboratory studies.
Adhere to all medication room systems per policy. Communicate with physicians via telephone, fax, and Physician Communication forms. Implement physician orders.
Ensure physician orders, laboratory reports, and other data is scanned and filed in resident charts. Document pertinent information in Nursing Notes and elsewhere per policy (e.g., incident reports). Communicate with Wellness Director per policy.
Adhere to home health and hospice protocols. Adhere to emergency protocols, including performing CPR and administering first aid as necessary. Act as community supervisor when management staff is not present.
Supervise Personal Care Specialists to ensure daily completion of their duties. Assist in the development and revision of service plans. Inform Wellness Director of current resident needs and preferences as well as successful service approaches.
Take notice of resident concerns (as reported by Personal Care Specialists or Medication Attendants, as listed in observation and reporting sections of Medication Technician/Aid Resource or in-service plans) and report such problems to Wellness Director. Read Communication Log at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Communication Log by end of each shift. Read Shift Change Notes at beginning of each shift; enter pertinent information in Shift Change Notes by end of each shift.
Attend and participate in onboarding, annual and in-service training and team member meetings, as requested. Perform other duties as directed by Wellness Director.
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 21 years old. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Meet state or provincial health related requirements. Maintain current professional license if LPN/LVN. Maintain current CPR certification if LPN/LVN. Maintain any other certifications as required by state or provincial regulations.
Physical
Requirements
Physical Demands include: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Stairs, Grasping, Manual Dexterity, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Vision Acuity, Talking, and Hearing.
The weight determined to be appropriate for a LPN to lift with or without reasonable accommodations is up to 50 lbs.
Exposure risk classification
May perform unplanned tasks involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue which may contain AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses.
What's around it?
Dallas, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,472/mo
- Household income
- $70,518/yr, all local households, not nurse pay