Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Assisted Living, PRN

** Buckner Retirement Services Community: ** Buckner Villas

** Location: ** Austin, TX - Onsite

** Address: ** 11110 Tom Adams Dr, Austin, TX 78753

** Shift: ** As Needed (12 hour shifts; 7 AM - 7 PM; 7 PM - 7 AM)

** Job Schedule ** : Occasional

We are seeking an LVN to join our community committed to delivering outstanding service to our residents. As an LVN, you will play a n 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!

** What you'll do: **

• Insure that the individual service plan in followed; administers or supervises treatments prescribed by physician.
• Make meaningful rounds of all residents, utilizing service plans; make rounds with physicians and records visits on charts.
• Administer all intramuscular, sub-cutaneous injections; perform all in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs.
• Document acute episodes or significant changes in resident status.
• Supervise aides in the performance of their duties by monitoring their work; assign aides to residents – specifying break times and special duties to be completed, including activities.
• Work with Lifestyles Associate, RN Manager, and Nurse Aides in carrying out the activities program.
• Meet with RN Manager as needed and participate in staff meetings to keep staff performing at optimum level.
• Receive or place calls to physicians and follow through with physician’s orders.

** What you ’ll bring : **

• High School diploma or GED plus one to two years of college or vocational school
• Requires graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must hold current Texas licensure as licensed vocational nurse
• Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 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 shift.

*The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the * * essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job. * * *

** About Buckner Retirement Services : **

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. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. * *

*The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). 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.

*The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). 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.