Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description

> REF:#d9a7b3f618b160c6 Calling all candidates who want to be part of a fun and growing team! Paradigm at Kountze is a skilled nursing facility that is seeking a dedicated, fun-spirited LVN to join the Paradigm Healthcare family.

PRN ONLY AT THIS TIME.

Job Duties

Provide direct nursing care, under direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician, in accordance with the nurse practice act, federal and state regulations, facility policies and procedures, and prudent nursing judgment
Deliver care to residents following their plan of care in accordance with current physicians orders, rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the nursing care facilities
Have knowledge of and utilize of the facilitys written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
Utilize established methods for coordination and communication of nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents total regimen of care
Participate in facility surveys (inspections) made by authorized government agencies as necessary or as may be directed
Conduct themselves in a professional manner in compliance with facility policies
Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator
Agree not to disclose residents protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Administrator.
Report any known or suspected unauthorized attempt to access facilitys information system
Provide education to residents/families/caregivers when the need arises, or as directed by Administration and/or physician.
Provides prompt emergency support measures, including CPR, in accordance with physician orders, resident/family wishes, advance directives, and facility policies and procedures.
Provide care in a manner that respect for the resident’s dignity and privacy is consistently upheld
Ensure that nursing interventions are performed in a timely manner: if there must be a delay, explanations for delays in answers/responses are provided
Make frequent rounds of the assigned unit to ensure that all nursing service personnel are performing their work assignments in accordance with acceptable nursing standards
Provide care in a manner that is courteous and respects the residents dignity and privacy

Required Education and Experience

Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State
A Certificate in Vocational Nursing
2 years experience in Long-Term Care experience preferred.
Six (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices preferred
Must be able to demonstrate leadership, organizational skills, and maintain a positive and professional attitude
Strong utilization knowledge of Point Click Care preferred
Computer literacy skills (Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Office, Internet)

Paradigm Healthcare was founded on the belief that by empowering each other, we can achieve more and provide better care to every patient we serve. We believe in taking a fundamental and basic human approach to our business, keeping it simple, real and to the point. We believe that by building an empowered team who knows the value they hold, we can provide an unparalleled level of care to the residents who count on us.