Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Manager: Brain Injury Program | The Brain Injury Center - Gonzales

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Manager: Brain Injury Program

This is a supervisory position focusing on supervising the direct care staff. This position also requires participating in direct care services with brain injured clients in physical restoration, cognitive restoration, behavioral difficulties, nursing needs, and recreational needs as well as other activities of daily living. Performs additional duties as assigned/requested by the Director / designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises direct care staff, and students according to the professional code of ethics, law, and hospital policies.
• Demonstrates competency in the implementation of Treatment Plan through achievement of treatment objectives.
• Demonstrates competency by coordinating with the clinical team resource in all matters relating to clients behavioral development.
• Helps establish and monitor individual behavioral programs for clients enrolled in Brain Injury and Supported Living programs.
• Has assumed and is proficient in three selected area of responsibility.
• Participates in inservice educational activities and departmental meetings.
• Completes accurate records to insure correct documentation in an appropriate time frame as specified in the GWSRH P&P manual.
• Communicates and discusses objective information client needs and progress with team members, Case Manager, and families.
• Participates as member of Quality Assurance and Case Record Review committees as requested.
• Provides appropriate age related interactions with the clients of the Springs.
• Implements Policy and Procedure of PAM Health. Also recommends changes in Policy and Procedure as necessary.
• Act as a Liaison with the clinical staff and direct care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Training: BA/BS in Rehabilitation or other human services. Prefer interest in neurologic rehabilitation.

Experience: 2 years experience may be substituted per year of college.

ABOUT US

Post Acute Medical is committed to being the most trusted source for post-acute services in every community it serves by utilizing experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality patient care and customer service. With over 44 Long Term Acute Care and Rehabilitation hospitals and 16 Outpatient Clinics currently in operation across the country, we are proud to offer services including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much more.

Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay, generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you will also have opportunities for professional growth through our Education Advancement Program.

We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment to visit us online at www.postacutemedical.com for a comprehensive look at how we're able to positively impact our local communities.

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