Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Job Purpose:

Serves patients by providing educational information; helping with daily living; monitoring vital signs and functions; administering medications.



Duties:

 

* Administers medications by preparing medications; administering specified medication orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection; recording dosage and time in patient record; maintaining logs.


* Maintains patient stability by taking and recording vital signs.



* Maintains patient nutrition by examining food trays for prescribed diet; feeding patients; recording food and fluid intake and output.



* Oversees nurse aides daily activities (daily living by bathing, dressing, and assisting patients in walking and turning)


* Keeps nursing supervisors informed by observing patients and reporting adverse reactions to medication or treatment.



Weekend Baylor positions occassionaly available. This position consists of 12 hours shifts on Sat-Sun with full time status, pay and benefits. 



Skills/Qualifications:

Administering Medication, Pain Management, Nutrition, Informing Others, LTCl Environment, Bedside Manner, Nursing Skills, Listening, Multi-tasking, Medical Teamwork, Geriactrics

 

TSVH offers the following benefits of employment:

Exceptional pay rates for proficient and qualified nursing staff.

Rapid accumulation of flexible-use paid personal time-off hours (up to 45 days).

Double-rate pay for 15 holidays( if worked).

Non-contributory retirement plan.

Extended disability pay (unlimited accrual)
Employer paid major medical health plan (Blue Cross/Blue Shield single coverage) Cigna and Blue Cross Blue Shield Single and Family Major Medical Health Plans.
Complete Dental coverage plans.
Multiple specific coverage (life, accident, vision, cancer, etc) supplemental plans available
 
For More job information or to apply please visit our website:
www.tsvh.org/careers

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