What are the responsibilities and job description for the LVN Baylor (Saturday-Sunday 6am-10pm) position at LONGHORN VILLAGE?
Who We Are:
Voted Best of Austin in 2022, Longhorn Village is a Texas born and bred not-for-profit retirement community with a Life Care contract that guarantees independent living for our residents, plus a full continuum of on-site care that includes assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. If you love providing exceptional customer service and are interested in serving the needs of a growing community of active-minded senior adults, please consider joining our award-winning team.
Who You Are:
We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Skilled Nursing LVN. This person will have a genuine interest in geriatric care and be able to motivate while maintaining relationship with staff and residents. The right candidate will always strive to do the best job possible, to be creative and to work towards accomplishing facility goals.
Position Summary:
The charge nurse provides direct nursing care to residents in a 24 hour operation and delegates and supervises the care provided by nursing assistants. Administers medications, performs treatments and procedures, obtains specimens as needed, and completes documentation as required.
Regularly exercises independent judgment and discretion in assisting in the daily operation of the nursing department in accordance with current nursing and medical practices and procedures as well as applicable Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations and as directed by the Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, and/or Administrator to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care is maintained at all times.
Full Time Benefits (30 hours/week):
- Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
- Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discount Meal Program
Qualifications
- Licensed Vocational Nurse with a current State of Texas license.
- Must be able to read regulations and write clearly.
- Must be able to communicate in courteous, friendly manner.
- Must be able to evaluate and make decisions in emergency situations such as fire, tornado, and other disasters.
- Must be capable of functioning independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
- Posses the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and the general public in all circumstances.
- Must report for duty at the scheduled time
- Ability to effectively manage and direct subordinates.