Licensed Vocational Nurse PRN - Care Inn

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Care Inn, your primary responsibilities include managing patient care during shifts, processing admissions and discharges, administering medications, and supervising nursing staff to ensure quality care. Your role also involves documenting patient records accurately and communicating effectively with healthcare teams and families.

To be a Licensed Vocational Nurse at Care Inn, you must have a Nursing Degree from an accredited institution or have graduated from an approved LVN program. Additionally, possessing a current and active LVN license in Texas is essential, with preference given to candidates who have experience in long-term care or skilled nursing environments.

Care Inn offers a competitive benefits package for Licensed Vocational Nurses, including access to wages before payday, medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and opportunities for continuing education. Additionally, employee referral bonuses and an employee assistance program are also available.

While experience is preferred, particularly one year as a nursing assistant in a skilled nursing or rehabilitation setting, Care Inn values the willingness to learn and grow. If you're a recent graduate with a passion for nursing, we encourage you to apply!

Yes, Care Inn is committed to the professional growth of our Licensed Vocational Nurses. We provide opportunities for continuing education credits, allowing you to enhance your skills and stay updated with the latest practices in nursing care.

When answering this question, share a personal story or experience that motivated you to pursue nursing. Highlight your passion for patient care and how your background aligns with the values of Care Inn.

Discuss your time management skills and how you organize tasks. Mention methods you use to ensure the highest care standards are met for all patients, such as delegating tasks effectively and remaining calm under pressure.

Provide a specific situation where you diffused a challenging scenario with a patient. Emphasize your communication skills, empathy, and problem-solving abilities in resolving the issue positively.

Key qualities for an LVN include compassion, effective communication, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. Highlight how you embody these traits and how they contribute to excellent patient care.

Explain your approach to maintaining thorough and timely documentation. Mention your experience with electronic medical records, attention to detail, and routine checks you perform to ensure documentation accuracy.

Focus on the importance of teamwork and patient safety. Describe how you would address the situation directly and professionally, ideally through conversation and providing reminders about protocols to ensure patient care remains a priority.

Discuss your commitment to continuous education, such as attending workshops, subscribing to nursing journals, or being active in professional organizations. This shows Care Inn that you care about staying informed.

Share techniques you use to manage stress, such as deep breathing, staying organized, and taking regular breaks. This can help demonstrate your resilience and ability to maintain composure in high-pressure environments.

Explain the significance of patient education and how you take the time to ensure patients understand their treatments, medications, and health management. This aligns with Care Inn's values of ensuring patient wellbeing.

Articulate your interest in Care Inn, focusing on its values, reputation for quality care, and how they align with your professional goals. This reflects your understanding and enthusiasm for their mission.