Long Term Care LVN

Company: CHI St Joseph Health
Location: Bryan
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Overview: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U. S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities Gives basic and skilled nursing care and medication administration, observes and reports patients' condition to Physician, performs other tasks and duties within his/her capability to provide high quality patient care within the Nurse Practice Act and other governmental agencies. Provides guidance and assistance to CNA's/CMA's; Charge nurse is accountable to the registered nurse / Director of Nursing.
Prepares and reviews medical records and nurses notes, assess residents to evaluate their physical and emotional status. Monitors resident activity and provides nursing care according to the physicians orders, care plans, established standards and facility policies. Coordinates and assists or prepares for new admissions, transfers, and discharge of residents. Transcribes physicians telephone orders. Communicates with residents, family members, and other interdisciplinary team members and management regarding resident status.
Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies. Signs, dates, and performs all charting and record keeping in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Supervises and directs the CNA/CMA staff in the delivery of resident care and monitors their performance.
Understands, complies with and promotes all rules regarding resident rights.
Assists and participates in developing and implementing a written care plan for individual residents that addresses the needs of the resident.
Participates in in-service training, assists and implementing orientation programs and job skills training, and maintaining professional competence.
Monitors environment and care practices of nursing personnel to ensure compliance with established safety, fire and disaster, infection control and all other departmental policies and procedures are followed, ensures cleanliness and safety of work and treatment areas.
Qualifications Education
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
Preferred: N/A
Experience
Required: None
Preferred: Minimum 6 months LTC experience
Licensure/Certifications
Required: Licensed by Texas State Board of Nursing
Preferred: N/A Skills: Long Term Care \ Nursing \ Patient Care \
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Associated topics: lead, license, licensed, lpn, lvn, med surg, nurse i, nurse ii, nurse iii, nurse lpn

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