LVN, Healthcare Nursing, Nursing Home

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

The ideal candidate is responsible for implementation of the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service and facility through coordinating resident care management and staff direction and by providing direct nursing care to residents.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Requires basic understanding of a specialized area of knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school, plus two years of college or vocational school and appropriate license/certification. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions. Prefer at least one year experience in long term care.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Holds current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse from Texas Board of Nursing or a compact state. Completes and/or meets training, certification required by Texhoma, Texas Board of Nursing and Texas Department of Aging and Disability.
• Ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and /or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people.
• Work deals mostly with areas such as preparing and reading data and figures, client records, medical orders, visual inspection involving small details, using measurement devices, dispensing medicines. Visual work is primarily close to observer. Depth perception to distinguish small details and markings very near to the observer. Color perception for some tasks (e.g., dispensing medications, assessment of resident condition) is important.
• Position requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of shift.
• Ability to recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment under broad nursing case guidelines. Exercises initiative, patience, tact, and confidentiality; demonstrates administrative and leadership ability; ability to analyze and evaluate objectively. Works under little direct supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public. Ability to meet emotional and physical demands of residents (and to help insure their dignity) and staff on the unit.
• Ability to maintain composure, positive attitude and awareness of priorities in an environment of stress and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to keep detailed records and prepare routine reports.
• Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, including basic knowledge related to nursing, such as drugs, biological, physical, social, and medical sciences, and their application. Working knowledge of infection control, universal precautions and OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of principles and methods involved in in-service instruction of nursing and auxiliary personnel, in demonstrating techniques and methods of patient-care services, and instruction of resident’s needs.
• Familiarity with medical diagnoses, procedures, and accepted medical treatment patterns. Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary to administer medication and treatment as prescribed by physician. Knowledge of medications and possible side effects.
• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
• Sufficient good health to properly discharge duties.
• Ability to comply with Resident/Patient rights,…