Licensed Vocational Nurse - The Ware at Park CentralBaptist Community Services (Park Central)

MAKE A MEANINGFUL DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY

Are you a compassionate nurse who takes pride in providing quality, person-centered care? At Park Central, you’ll have the opportunity to use your nursing skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the elders we serve.

Under the direction of nursing leadership, the Nurse is responsible for planning, coordinating, providing, and evaluating comprehensive nursing care for a designated group of elders. This position provides direct and indirect nursing services, collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team, advocates for elders, and ensures care is provided in accordance with professional nursing standards, applicable regulations, and BCS policies.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
Plan, coordinate, provide, and evaluate nursing care for a designated group of elders.
Assess elders within three hours of admission and at regularly established intervals.
Evaluate individual needs and develop and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
Provide and/or supervise comprehensive nursing care based on each elder’s condition and needs.
Monitor changes in condition and promptly communicate significant findings to healthcare professionals and the care team.
Educate elders and families regarding care, treatments, medications, health conditions, and other nursing-related concerns.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to promote coordinated care.
Advocate for elders while promoting their dignity, safety, rights, preferences, and overall well-being.
Assist the Care Plan Coordinator with MDS and comprehensive care plan development as requested.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation.
Ensure nursing services comply with the Nurse Practice Act, applicable laws and regulations, professional standards, and BCS policies.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of nursing services and identify opportunities for improvement.
Demonstrate compassion, professionalism, sound judgment, and effective communication with elders, families, coworkers, and healthcare professionals.
Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a nurse who is:

Compassionate and resident-focused
Dependable and accountable
Professional and respectful
An effective communicator
A strong team player
Able to exercise sound clinical judgment
Adaptable and able to respond calmly to changing needs
Committed to providing quality care
PHYSICAL & SPECIAL DEMANDS

This position requires the ability to:

Prepare, review, and assess reports and clinical documentation.
Walk and stand for extended periods, including 8–12 hours during a shift.
Lift or move up to 100 pounds or more with assistance occasionally, 50 pounds frequently, and 25 pounds constantly.
Position oneself from floor level to approximately 6 feet.
Move throughout the facility as needed to provide and supervise care.
Push and/or pull up to 200 pounds.
Safely assist elders with positioning, ambulation, transfers, and movement between sitting and standing positions.
Hear and respond appropriately to elders, staff, and customers.
Maintain legible handwriting for required documentation.

WHY WORK FOR BCS?

At BCS, we believe caring for others is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. Our team is committed to compassionate, person-centered care while creating a supportive environment where employees can grow and succeed.

When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of the elders we serve.
Work alongside a dedicated and caring team of healthcare professionals.
Build meaningful relationships with elders, families, and coworkers.
Use your nursing skills and experience in a rewarding environment.
Be part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, professionalism, and quality care.