Heritage Plaza Nursing Center Hiring for Wound Care Nurse, Staffing Coordinator (LVN) or (RN) Full Time

Wound Care,Staffing Coordinator (LVN) or (RN)

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center

Texarkana, TX

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX is hiring a Wound Care Nurse, Staffing Coordinator (LVN) or (RN). A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! If you are an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with Wound Care experience, we have the opportunity for you.

As the Wound Care Nurse, Staffing Coordinator (LVN) or (RN) at Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX you will participate in and oversee the provisions of resident care as it relates to wound care. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered in a customer-service-friendly environment. You will also serve as the primary contact for all staffing functions at the facility. You will be a part of a multi-disciplinary team that is recognized for their achievements and contributions.

Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more.

At Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Staffing for all nursing personnel (RN, LPN, CMA, CNAs)
• Process applications for all positions
• Schedule and conduct interviews with qualified applicants/candidates
• Complete new hire reference checks, license/certification verifications
• Review staffing routinely and adjust based on census
• Conduct clinical portion of the new hire orientation
• Conduct drug testing of all new hires
• Maintain attendance records, excused/unexcused absences
• Set up, track and log attendance for all State mandated In-services and In-services as required by Administrator and DON
• Annual Proficiency Testing for Certified Nurse Aides
• May Participate in assessment and evaluation of nursing staff
• Maintain copies and track nurse and nurse aide licenses
• Track, audit and administer TB tests, Flu Shots, etc. for Residents and Employees

Job Requirements

• Current and active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Texas is required.
• Previous experience in a nursing home or home health setting providing care to geriatric-age patients
• Previous scheduling experience required; KRONOS experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed
• Strong written and verbal skills required

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