What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN - Long Term Care position at Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District?
Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District invites you to become an integral part of our team! We are looking for a LVN to join our Nursing Home. Under the supervision of a RN and/or physician, the LVN will provide exceptional patient care in a nursing home setting.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Assesses and records patient vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respirations, weight and length measurements as appropriate for age as evidenced in chart review.
- Assists with and prepares patients for exams and procedures after assessing patients understanding and consent.
- Ensure patients progress by following up with the patient and ensuring medication is picked up on a timely basis.
- Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.
- Maintains a current inventory of supplies and periodically reviews the stock levels needed with the supervisor, maintains exam rooms and laboratory in the same manner
Advantages and Benefits:
DHCHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusiveness. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:
- Competitive salary with shift differentials for night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability
- Retirement Plan with company match
- PTO (paid time off)
- Continued education and training