Registered Nurse or LVN Days 6am-6pm

Job Description

Hello, Cascades at Port Arthur in Port Arthur, TX is actively looking to hire a caring, dedicated full-time Registered Nurse or LVN for day-shift (6AM-6PM).

At Cascades at Port Arthur, our goal in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) is to provide each patient with top-quality care. We strive to maximize each patient's functional independence to safely discharge her/him to the next level of care.

We are a people-first organization. Really! Our guiding motto is leading with integrity, empowering people, delivering outcomes.

Job Description:

SNF nurses care for geriatric patients who require 24/7 care:

Ordering medications, equipment and supplies as prescribed.

Preparing and administering treatments/medications as ordered by the physician

Notify the resident's physician and/or family members when there is a change in resident's condition

Administering professional nursing practice services such as: tube feedings, suction, catheterization, changing of dressings, packs, and irrigations as necessary

Continuous observation and monitoring of seriously ill residents

Being the patient advocate and ensuring that other health care team members are providing care according to the resident's care plan and personal wishes

Accurately completing necessary charting as required and in a timely manner

Benefits:

Complete medical/dental/vision insurance benefits

Employer-matching 401k retirement program

Up to 16 days' paid time off per year

Company paid Life Insurance

Requirements:

Possess a current RN, LVN license in good standing

Effectively communicate on a personal level with residents, family members, personnel, visitors, etc.

Able to make decisions independently when warranted

Knowledge of medical and nursing practices and procedures

Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to long term care