About the Role
As an LVN, you will play an important role in all phases of nursing care that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
Responsibilities
- Administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physician, ensuring the individual service plan is followed.
- Conduct meaningful resident rounds, utilizing service plans, and accompany physicians on rounds, recording visits on charts.
- Administer all intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, perform in-house testing procedures, and record vital signs.
- Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
- Supervise aides by monitoring their work, assigning residents, and specifying break times and special duties, including activities.
- Collaborate with the Lifestyles Associate, RN Manager, and Nurse Aides in executing the activities program.
- Meet with the RN Manager as needed and participate in staff meetings to ensure optimal staff performance.
- Receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with their orders.
Requirements
- Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must hold current Texas licensure as a licensed vocational nurse.
- Ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 20 pounds continuously to move objects and/or people.
- Requires bending, stooping, twisting, turning, reaching, lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing, climbing, kneeling, walking, and standing over 75% of the shift.
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Onsite
- Occasional
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of college or vocational school
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
About the Company
- Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas.
- As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care.
- Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors.
- Buckner is a purpose-driven organization in the senior living field.
Equal Opportunity
- Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
