Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Home jobs in Beaumont, TX

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Establishes and maintains therapeutic nurse-patient relationships.
• Assists in facilitating a structured environment and therapeutic environment.
• Respects the privacy and protects patient confidentiality while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Ability to administer medications in a safe and correct manner utilizing the Five Rights of Medication Administration.
• Observes and monitors residents’ physical and emotional needs, providing interventions when appropriate.
• Works in collaboration with treatment team utilizing the principles of the nursing process in order to maintain patient safety and well-being.
• Provides excellent resident customer service and care.
• Knowledge of EMR systems for documentation.

ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES:

• Must ensure completion of all yearly mandatory training provided by the facility.
• Attend staff meetings, clinical oversight meetings and trainings as required.
• Ensure accurate and timely timekeeping for payroll purposes.
• Participates in creating a holistic, integrative and healing environment.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITY

• Able to problem solve, engage in creative thinking, able to respond quickly to crisis situations, and interpret medical abbreviations in writing and orally. Able to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Able to utilize basic math skills and mathematical concepts.
• Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Some Spanish preferred.
• Must have excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Must possess strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possesses good attention to detail.
• Able to deal effectively with distractions.
• Is reliable in achieving results within expected time periods.
• Have good understanding of Sabino Recovery policies and procedures.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory facility training.
• Is highly committed to workplace safety.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of an accredited LPN training program and passing the National Council Licensure) NCLEX-PN.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

• Current LPN/ LVN licensure permitting work in the state.
• Current CPR/First Aid or BCLS certification.
• Clear TB screening.