LVN-Inpatient Care Job at West Texas Rehabilitation Center, San Angelo, TX

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  • West Texas Rehabilitation Center
  • San Angelo, TX

Job Description

WTRC offers a variety of benefits that few can match, including but not limited to:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Matching 401K
  • Competitive salary
  • Paid continuing education and staff development opportunities
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) AND Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
  • Low patient
  • Shift pay differential
  • No on-call

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of an RN, the LVN provides skilled nursing care for the patient and implements the plan of care as initiated by the RN. Organization and planning are necessary, along with the ability to explain plans and goals to others and assimilate seemingly unrelated activities into a cohesive whole structure. There is a need for knowledge and understanding of the Agency policies, procedures, and philosophies, general business practices, budgeting and finance, the regulatory climate as well as the profession and industry.

• Teaches patient and family/caregiver about all aspects of hospice care, medications, etc.

• Presents knowledge and understanding of agency policies, procedures, and philosophies.

• Provides teaching with patient/family/caregiver on all aspects of hospice care, medications.

• Exhibits great listening and comprehension skills to maintain professional relationships.

• Documents care provided per the organization’s policy and procedures.

• Provides proper emotional support to patient and family.

• Promptly reports special needs and/or changes in patient’s condition to physician, RN and/or IPU Manager.

• Practices only within designated Scope of Practice as defined by the Texas State Board.

• Recognizes and reports situations of potential harm to the patient.

• Participates in continuing education opportunities and in-services.

• Provides a safe and comfortable environment.

• Maintain the patient’s and family’s right to privacy and confidentiality at all times.

• Works non-judgmentally with patients and families of various cultures, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds and lifestyles.

• Deals effectively with difficult situations by using negotiation skills to resolve conflict.

• Exhibits good listening and comprehension.

• Treats patients, families and staff with respect and compassion.

• No gossip, does not harm others in conversation.

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

This position requires endurance to perform tasks over long periods of work hours and the ability to perform essential functions without posing a "direct threat" in the work place. Must be able to lift 55 pounds.

Qualifications

Current license to practice as an LVN in the State of Texas. At least one year of experience as an LVN is preferred.

Job Tags

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