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Keller Oaks Healthcare Center
LVN/RN 6A-6P 3 DAYS A WEEK SET DAYS FULLTIME
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$53,065 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) working the 6AM to 6PM shift, three days a week on set days! This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to provide compassionate, high-quality patient care in a vibrant environment. You will play a vital role in delivering comprehensive nursing services, ensuring patient safety, and supporting overall well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect role for you to showcase your skills and grow professionally. Duties Perform detailed patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems. Administer medications, injections, IV infusions, and perform catheterizations following strict aseptic techniques and safety protocols. Monitor patients' conditions closely, manage acute pain, and respond promptly to urgent needs such as airway management or emergency interventions. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with diverse needs including geriatrics, dementia, Alzheimer's care, and memory care. Document all nursing activities accurately in medical records while maintaining strict compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality policies. Provide patient education on medication administration, nutrition, mobility aids like Hoyer lifts, and self-care techniques tailored for long-term care or post-acute settings. Assist with diagnostic evaluations such as specimen collection and processing while adhering to infection control standards. Qualifications Valid LVN or RN license in good standing; experience working with geriatric patients preferred. Critical care experience including ICU or emergency medicine strongly desired; familiarity with Level I Trauma Center procedures is a plus. Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth; experience with medical documentation and ICD coding (ICD-9/10). Demonstrated expertise in IV insertion, phlebotomy, medication administration, and basic life support (BLS/CPR). Knowledge of long-term care regulations, dementia care practices, and hospice or palliative care principles. Strong communication skills for caregiver interaction and client education; ability to work effectively with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays. Physical ability to assist patients with mobility aids like Hoyer lifts and perform physical examinations requiring physical stamina. Join us to make a meaningful impact every day by providing exceptional patient-centered care in a supportive environment that values your expertise!