Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Buckingham Senior Living
Houston, TX, United States
Full-time

Do you enjoy interacting with people and making a difference in their lives?

If you are currently a licensed RN or LVN in the State of Texas we have a unique and rewarding opportunity available!

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist with planning, organizing and developing the overall emotional and social needs of the residents are met / maintained on an individual basis.

Provides general nursing care to residents in the retirement community and health center by performing the following duties listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Connect residents and families to necessary resources and supports in the community.
  • Encourage residents to participate in healthy activities, example; Edgemere Masterpiece Living.
  • Perform Resident Psycho social assessments when needed
  • Assist / Educate residents and families to participate in decision making when there is a change in health condition.
  • Help residents / families adjust to admission to Plaza Health care services; possible role changes; exploring emotional / social responses to illness and treatment of a resident.
  • Educate residents and families on the different levels of health care available; entitlements, community resources and advanced directives.
  • When needed perform health screening and evaluation of new and current residents.
  • Follow up with incident reports, explore possible ways of preventing future such incidents.
  • Work closely with Home Health Providers and assisting residents with coordination of additional services within their apartments.
  • Enforce the Caregiver Handbook.
  • Ensure residents are receiving Quality care from caregivers, Follow up with complaints.
  • Monitor change of condition in residents and make recommendations on proper level of care.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience :

  • One to three years related experience
  • Current Registered Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse license in Texas preferred
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Competencies :

  • Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
  • Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Responds promptly to resident and visitor needs and assistance.
  • Supports organization's goals and values.
  • Balances team and individual responsibilities.

The Buckingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Buckingham will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with The Buckingham.

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