Employment Opportunities

Department: DeMatel House

Classification: Full-time

Hours: 2pm-10pm

Under the direct supervision of the D.O.N., the Charge Nurse is responsible for all direct patient care. Assess each individual’s condition as you make rounds, be alert to any changes that resident’s condition and response to medications and treatments. When accidents occur, record description of bruises as to size and color, etc. Record size of area of skin tears or lacerations. React to emergencies promptly and request necessary help, etc. Supervise in dining room during meals, administer medications and note reactions. Accompany physicians on rounds to answer any questions, receive instructions and note resident care requirements. And take care of orders received. Answer call bells as necessary. Assist with patient care as necessary. Supervise staff to provide good care and keep the environment safe and clean.

Qualifications:

1. Graduate from an accredited school of vocational nursing

2. Current license from the State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.

3. Three years of experience in general acute nursing, preferably with the older adult.

4. Two years of experience in a long-term nursing care facility.

5. Must be CPR certified.

6. Must be able to follow and understand oral and/or written English directions.

7. Must have computer knowledge.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL SHIFTS:

• Knowledgeable of all nursing/administration policies and procedures.
• Obtain report and read log.
• Make resident oriented rounds, assess each individual as you do so.
• Transcribe all new orders.
• Administer medications as ordered and record accurately and note reactions.
• Administer P.R.N. medications and record response.
• Account for all medications and controlled substances.
• Call physicians as necessary.
• Receive calls from physicians.
• Receive calls from families, answers inquiries courteously and promptly.
• Answer call lights as necessary.
• Check every eight hours for accuracy of medication sheets.
• Complete accident/variance report as needed and notify physician and responsible party of incident.
• Follow up on accident and variance report as indicated.
• Manage all transfers as they occur.
• Record all treatments administered, including feedings.
• Change indwelling, catheters as required.
• Complete Nurse’s Notes as indicated for each classification.
• Giver report to on-coming shift.
• Keep medication cart, medication room and desk clean and orderly.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of unit and resident rooms.
• Observe and record nutritional status of residents.
• Respond to emergency calls from the residential and apartment areas.
• Provide medication supervision to residents in the residential and apartment areas as indicated by physician.
• Supervise in dining room and during meals.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITES FOR 7-3 AND 3-11 DETAILS:

• Admit new residents.
• Notify physicians of any lab reports
• Supervise the weighing of each resident monthly or as ordered by the physician.
• Order and/or stock medications and supplies as required.
• Complete 24 hour infection control surveillance report and forward to D.O.N.

Complete weekly summary on all residents.

RESPONSIBILITY: Provide and supervise nursing care to residents according to the physician’s orders and pursuant to the philosophy, goals and objectives, policies and procedures of The Village at Incarnate Word.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of general nursing theory and practice, preferably in the area of geriatrics for a better understanding of resident care problems. Knowledge of universal precautions.

SKILLS: Must be proficient in basic nursing skills, communication, ability to work independently.

MENTAL APPLICATION: Must be able to detect errors in own work, take corrective action and protect the health and safety and well-being of residents. Cope effectively in emergency situation, and instill confidence in physicians, residents, families and co-workers.

ACCURACY: Must be able to maintain consistent work performance. Absolute accuracy in administering medications and performing nursing procedures, with attention to detail.

DEXTERTIY: Requires good eye/hand coordination, muscular control and good aural acuity. Ability to operate resident equipment, and perform nursing procedures. Alertness in recognizing and identifying symptoms and emergency situations. Knowledge of proper body mechanics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sits, walks, bends, stoops, and lifts at least 50 pounds throughout the eight hour detail. Also handling, fingering, pushing, pulling, carrying, reaching overhead, reaching forward, reaching low, kneeling, climbing, and balancing.

NURSING PROCEDURES: Perform nursing procedures including intake and output, measuring weight and heights, vital signs, specimen collection and catheter care.

INFECTION CONTROL: Demonstrate knowledge of infection control in all resident care to prevent the spread of disease and infection. Adhere to strict infection control guidelines including hand washing and universal precautions.

SAFETY: Demonstrate knowledge of emergency policy and procedure. Perform all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner. Follow established guidelines when using protective devices and equipment. Demonstrate awareness of potential hazards and is proactive in maintaining a safe environment for residents and staff.

ENVIRONMENT: Works in clean, well-lit, ventilated building, on nursing unit and in resident rooms.

HAZARDS: May be exposed to communicable diseases but must follow universal precautions. Possibility of strains due to moving residents or injury due to irrational behavior of residents. Possibility of cuts and minor burns from equipment, falls, etc.

COMMUNICATING ABOUT RESIDENT CARE: Utilize plan of care in delivery of resident care. Receive and give reports on resident’s condition at the beginning and end of each shift. Observe any change in resident condition. Communicate and cooperate with other members of multidisciplinary healthcare team to accomplish plan of care. Document accurately and in on timely basis on appropriate forms.

GUEST RELATIONS: perform all responsibilities with respect of interpersonal skills. Is pleasant, respectful and courteous in all interactions with residents, families, staff, and other visitors to the facility. Act as a representative of the nursing center at all times.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

EMR Used:

• Not listed / Other

Work Remotely

• No

60 Beds

5 Star/ Zero deficiency facility

The Village at Incarnate Word provides VIA bus passes.

The Village at Incarnate Word offers full-time employees, and their dependents, a 33% tuition discount for undergraduate courses and master’s level courses at the University of the Incarnate Word’s Broadway campus and the School of Professional Studies.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Department: DeMatel House (Skilled Nursing)

Classification: Full-time

Hours: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM and 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Responsibilities: Provides basic nursing care by assisting residents with personal, nutritional, restorative, and activities of daily living. Performs basic nursing procedures and care under the direction of a licensed charge nurse. Answers nurse call lights promptly and does all task necessary and instructed by supervising nurse and administration to provide needed care for residents. Keeps the facility clean, neat, safe, odor free, and in compliance with all state and federal regulations following all organizational policies and procedures. Must be knowledgeable of nursing/administration policies and procedures. Must have a positive attitude, personality, and be team oriented willing to assist others. Must be on time to schedule shifts. Must be patient and willing to accept change. Must have memory care experience.

Department: DeMatel House (Skilled Nursing)

Classification: Full-time

Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Responsibilities: Provides basic nursing care by assisting residents with personal, nutritional, restorative, and activities of daily living. Performs basic nursing procedures and care under the direction of a licensed charge nurse. Answers nurse call lights promptly and does all task necessary and instructed by supervising nurse and administration to provide needed care for residents. Keeps the facility clean, neat, safe, odor free, and in compliance with all state and federal regulations following all organizational policies and procedures. Must be knowledgeable of nursing/administration policies and procedures. Must have a positive attitude, personality, and be team oriented willing to assist others. Must be on time to schedule shifts. Must be patient and willing to accept change. Must have memory care experience.

Department: Sisters Care In-Home Care 

Classification: FT, PT, or PRN

Responsibilities: Companionship, grooming, bathing, medication reminders, meal preparation, and light housekeeping; dementia intervention; incontinence care.

Department: DeMatel House (Skilled Nursing)

Classification: PRN

Positions Needed: CNA, CMA, RN, LVN

Responsibilities: Provide basic nursing care by assisting residents with personal, nutritional, and restorative care and performs basic nursing procedures under the direction of a licensed nurse. Answers call bell promptly and do whatever necessary to provide quality care to residents and keep the facility clean and safe.