Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 1400 Hilltop Road, Kerrville, TX 78028 From $30 an hour - Full-time, PRN Hilltop Village Nursing & Rehabilitation 8 reviews From $30 an hour - Full-time, PRN Header Overview Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate nursing support across diverse settings, including long-term care, assisted living, hospitals, and community health environments. Your energetic approach and dedication will help foster a positive healing environment, ensuring each patient receives personalized and high-quality care. We are committed to offering paid positions that recognize your skills and experience, empowering you to make a meaningful difference every day. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and detailed health histories using EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems such as Epic or Cerner. Administer medications and injections accurately, including IV infusions and botulinum toxin treatments, following strict protocols and HIPAA regulations. Assist with complex procedures like catheterization, tube feeding, venipuncture, and sterile dressing changes while maintaining aseptic techniques. Monitor patients' physiological responses during acute care situations such as ICU or emergency room scenarios, ensuring prompt intervention when necessary. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with diverse needs—including dementia care, Alzheimer's care, hospice, palliative care, and behavioral health cases. Provide patient education on health coaching topics like medication management, nutrition, discharge planning, and chronic disease management. Document all patient interactions thoroughly in medical records, ensuring compliance with

ICD-10/ICD-9

coding standards and accurate medical documentation practices. Skills Proven experience working in critical care environments such as ICU or Level I trauma centers; familiarity with Level II trauma center standards is a plus. Extensive knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, anatomy, and diagnostic evaluation techniques. Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for efficient documentation and patient management. Skilled in performing triage assessments in urgent care or outpatient settings to prioritize patient needs effectively. Experience with specialty areas such as geriatrics, pediatrics—including neonatal ventilator management—and home & community care environments. Strong understanding of infection control protocols and sterile processing procedures to ensure patient safety. Ability to work with individuals with disabilities or developmental delays across various settings like assisted living or long-term care facilities. Excellent communication skills for collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients on their treatment plans. Join us to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional nursing care in a fast-paced environment! Your expertise will help shape positive health outcomes while advancing your career through ongoing professional growth opportunities.

Pay:

From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person