LVN Treatment Nurse

Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health (“Bienvivir”) is a community-based, patient-centered, comprehensive health care delivery system that advocates and promotes quality of life, optimum independence, dignity, and choices in a nurturing environment for frail seniors. Since 1987, Bienvivir has served the frail seniors of El Paso, Texas through the provision of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”).

PACE is a unique managed care benefit for frail seniors (referred to as participants) age 55 and older who are certified by the state as needing nursing home level care and who reside in a PACE service area. PACE programs coordinate and provide comprehensive medical and support services so that participants can remain independent and stay in their homes for as long as safely possible.

BENEFITS for Full and Part-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week:

We pay 100% of the MEDICAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We pay 100% of the DENTAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.

We provide an affordable VISION monthly premium for Employee Family coverage.

We pay 100% of BASIC LIFE for a benefit amount of $10,000.

We offer safe harbor matching contributions for the 403(B) RETIREMENT SAVINGS account.

We offer up to fifteen (15) days of PAID TIME OFF based on paid hours per pay period.

We offer eleven (11) company-observed PAID HOLIDAYS.

We offer education and TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.  

We offer MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.

Bienvivir is currently accepting applications for the following position:

LVN TREATMENT NURSE 

THIS POSITION IS MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 8:00 - 5:00

The Treatment Nurse works under the direct supervision of the Clinic Manager in the daily operation of the medical component of the Adult Day Care Center. The treatment LVN's duties will include monitoring and maintaining skin integrity, health education of participants and families, the provision of treatments as per the treatment plan and as per the physician's orders in the medical record.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides treatments and patient care as appropriate and as ordered by the PCP under the Treatment Administration Record under the supervision of the Clinic Manager or the PCP.

2. Works closely with the Wound Care Nurse Practitioner to follow up on participants as scheduled.

3. Conducts home visits to provide treatments and focused assessments in the participants place of residence. Provides report on findings to the Participant Manager/PCP.

4. Conducts monthly medication reviews on all assigned participants and reports any abnormal findings to the Participant Manager/PCP for follow up.

5. Documents all participant care provided in the EMR.

6. Provides education and supplies necessary to carry out wound care treatments to participants and caregivers for treatments done at home.

7. Ensures adequate nursing supplies required for treatments in the center, as well as those done at place of residence.

8. Maintains the wound care log, wound care checklist and foley tracking tool.

9. Participates in daily IDT meetings as necessary.

10. Provides weekly report on wound status in care planning meetings.

11. Provides coverage for Medication and Consult nurses as needed.

12. Performs other duties as assigned by the Clinic Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

1. A graduate of an accredited nursing program with a license to practice in the state of Texas as a Vocational Nurse.

2. One year of experience in treatment, with a frail or elderly population preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

1. Must possess knowledge of nursing theory and practice.

2. An individual with a strong knowledge base and keen understanding and appreciation of the elderly.

3. The ability to present to the community the philosophy of community-based long-term care for the elderly.

4. The skill to work collectively and communicate effectively with staff, participants, and family members.

5. Adaptable individual with ability to work with the interdisciplinary team approach to care for the elderly.

6. The ability to accept supervision in an appropriate manner.

7. Proficient in computer skills.

8. Bilingual preferred.

Our mission is to provide the frail senior the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a patient-centered, comprehensive healthcare delivery system in a community setting that advocates and promotes quality of life, optimum independence, dignity and choices in a nurturing environment.

Our staff are compassionate and observant professionals who strive to improve the quality of life for each of our participants. Apply online at www.bienvivir.org/employment