Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Days at Ensign Services

Mildred & Shirley L. Garrison
Come join our team and start making a difference!

Shift: Days
Hours: 6 AM–6 PM
Licensure: Texas LVN License

Garrison Geriatric Center’s commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world‑class health care. Our mission is to dignify and transform post‑acute care and relies on highly motivated clinical professionals working to improve operations, service delivery, and continuous quality improvement.

• Confer with the Medical Director and attending physician regarding residents assigned to you.
• Consult with the physician concerning resident evaluation and assist the Director of Nursing Services in planning and developing nursing services for the resident.
• Initiate requests for consultation or referral, responding to requests from the resident, physician, or nursing staff.
• Examine the resident and their records to distinguish between normal and abnormal findings, recognizing 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 for assigned residents, including completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting.
• Implement and maintain policies, procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the attending physician, Medical Director, or Administrator regarding resident status and care.
• Participate in planning and evaluation of nursing service department policies and procedures.
• Participate in the Garrison surveys (inspections) conducted by authorized government agencies.
• Resolve complaints and grievances made by nursing department personnel.
• Ensure nursing department employment actions are administered fairly and in compliance with Garrison’s Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation.
• Assist in managing the infection control program, ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive nursing needs assessments for each resident.
• Observe medication passes and treatments to ensure quality.
• Administer services within the applicable scope of nursing practice, including catheterization, tube feedings, suction, dressings, colostomy care, blood draws, massage, and range‑of‑motion exercises.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Review medication cards for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to stop‑order policies.
• Chart nurses’ notes in a professional and timely manner that accurately reflects care provided.
• Chart all reports of accidents/incidents involving residents.
• Chart all changes in resident condition and responses to those changes.
• Chart all communications with the resident’s attending physician regarding treatment.
• Perform routine charting duties per established policies and regulations.
• Ensure adequate stock levels of medications, medical supplies, and equipment.
• Assist the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing action plans to correct identified deficiencies.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

• Competitive wages, mentorship and training for new graduates, tuition reimbursement.
• Cell‑phone and movie‑ticket discounts, 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Medical, dental, and health insurance plus career advancement opportunities.

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Garrison Geriatric Center "The Garrison"
3710 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79415

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