LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
Company: The Woodland Springs Nursing Center
Location: Waco
Posted on: April 24, 2024
Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, the licenses
Vocational Nurse provides nursing care to residents as prescribed
by the physician and in accordance with standards of nursing
practices and regulations; and supervises the Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA) staff in the delivery of direct resident care.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
- Prepare and review medical records and nurses' notes, and
assess resident's physical and emotional status. Monitor resident
activity, including vitals, and provide nursing care according to
the physician's orders, care plans, established standards and
facility policies. Coordinate and assist or prepare for new
admissions, transfers, or discharges. Transcribe physician's
telephone orders. Communicate with residents, family members, other
interdisciplinary team members, and management regarding resident's
status.
- 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.
- Understand, comply with, and promote all rules regarding
residents' rights.
- Assist and participate in developing and implementing written
care plans for individual residents that address the needs of the
resident.
- Participate in in-service training; assist in implementing
orientation programs and job skills training; maintain professional
competence.
- Monitor environment and care practices of nursing personnel to
ensure compliance with established safety, fire, disaster,
infection control and all other departmental policies and
procedures; ensure cleanliness and safety of work and treatment
areas.
- Supervise the CNA's on the unit including monitoring work
assignments and providing feedback and counseling if needed.
- Other duties as assigned. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
- Must be able to relate positively to residents and families and
to work cooperatively with other employees.
- Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
- Must be able to supervise other employees and work
cooperatively to attain resident care objectives.
- Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of
mechanical devices): Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping,
fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, ability to hear and
respond to pages; ability to distinguish smells, tastes and
temperatures, ability to read and write; ability to understand and
follow written and oral instructions and directions; ability to
communicate orally and in writing with residents, families,
personnel, vendors and consultants; ability to remain calm under
stress.
- Must meet all local health regulations, and successfully
complete a post-offer health assessment.
- Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this
job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
This facility reserves the right to revise the essential position
functions and responsibilities as the need arises.
Keywords: The Woodland Springs Nursing Center, Waco , LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, Healthcare , Waco, Texas
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