Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Residential Care (PM)

Up to a $15, sign on bonus!

The Staff Nurse - Residential renders professional nursing care at the residential site pursuant to the objectives and policies of the facility.

Must possess excellent assessment skills, self-confidence and be assertive in advocating for good patient care in working independently as a nurse.

Must be highly organized and prioritize all nursing tasks and procedures in a shift. Education of patients and staff is a vital component of this position.

With traumatic brain injury, life changes in an instant. For us, there is no greater reward than easing human suffering and helping people put their lives back together.

CNS helps people with brain injury find hope, independence, and return to a meaningful life - and you play a critical role in their journey.

At CNS, we are a community of Pathfinders who work together to find every path possible for our patients to reach their maximum independence and quality of life.

We create a supportive work environment through selflessness, innovation, and hard work. We take work very seriously, but we also enjoy a great atmosphere of fun and professional development, and we are committed to promoting a rich environment for each other to thrive through collaboration and empowerment.

Work can either full time, part time and PRN. Shifts : All shifts are available.

Benefits for Full Time Staff :

• Paid time off
• Extended sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire
• Paid holidays including a floating Personal Observance Day
• Professional license renewal reimbursement

Job Duties :

• Performs nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient.
• Supervises, administers, assists with, and delegates the distribution of medications.
• Takes vital signs and monitors the medical progress of patients. Completes documentation and reporting.
• Follows physician's orders and individual nursing care plans, including assisting patients with daily routines, catheter irrigating and assisting with respiratory treatments.
• Provides emergency first-aid for patients and staff if needed. Administers TB tests and Hepatitis B vaccines for staff.
• Teaches, monitors, administers and documents individual patient programs including ADL's (as outlined on the Needs and Services Plans) and therapeutic home programs in English.
• Performs toilet and chair transfers with assistance for patients up to pounds utilizing approved transfer techniques.
• Provides for the safety of patients, visitors, staff and self when interacting with patients who may have behavioral outbursts.
• May transport patients in company-owned or personal vehicle when company transportation vehicles are unavailable requiring transferring and driving abilities.

Requirements :

• Current / clear Texas LVN licensure required. Blood Draw and IV certifications preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Successful completion of drug screen, health screen, including TB clearance, and criminal history clearance.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are arrived at each unique case.

A reasonable estimate of the current wage is $26.00 - $40.00 / hour.

If this is you, apply today!