Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - AL/MC

Buckingham Senior Living
Houston, TX, US
Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Be a part of an AMAZING Team!

The Buckingham is the premier not for profit, Life Care retirement community in the greater Houston region. Our mission is to enrich each resident’s life through exceptional experiences provided within an environment of comfort, elegance, exceptional hospitality and compassionate care.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and meal programs.

We are seeking an experienced professional with the skills, dedication and compassion to join our team and help achieve the mission and vision of The Buckingham.

Position Summary :

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in the retirement community and health center.

Responsibilities :

  • Explains procedures and treatments to resident to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension.
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques / standards of practice, document appropriately in the electronic medical record.

Maintain knowledgeable of medications common action, usual dosage, and side effects.

  • Prepares equipment and aids Physician during examination and / or treatment of resident.
  • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident.
  • Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient.
  • Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol.
  • Observes residents and documents accordingly in the electronic medical record.
  • Conducts investigations of resident incidents / accidents, provides immediate interventions as needed.
  • Assist the RN in participating in the care plan process.
  • Conducts community required admission observations and routine observations and documents in the electronic medical record.
  • Notifies the resident’s physician, and representative with change of condition. Notifies supervisor of change in condition when warranted.
  • Provides resident family education / teaching and documents accordingly in the clinical record.
  • Provides resident activity of daily living (ADL) support as needed.
  • Participates in quality improvement activities.
  • 30+ days ago
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