Unit Manager LN 8

LVN Unit Manager
Tuskegee Airman Texas State Veterans Home | Fort Worth, TX

We’re looking for an LVN Unit Manager who leads by example, supports the nursing team, and keeps our veterans’ care and dignity at the center of every decision.

Reporting to the Director of Nursing, you’ll coordinate daily nursing activities and maintain oversight of care on your assigned unit across all shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise nursing staff and ensure care follows facility policies and applicable standards.
• Make unit rounds, address concerns, and follow up on veterans’ care needs.
• Review care plans and participate in updates with the care team.
• Ensure changes in condition are communicated to physicians and families.
• Complete audits, review incident reports, and report and investigate allegations of abuse or neglect.
• Support infection prevention, quality assurance, and facility surveys.
• Lead staff meetings and assist with orientation and continuing education.
• Address veteran and family concerns and document follow-up.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LVN program.
• Current, active, unencumbered Texas LVN license.
• Knowledge of nursing practices and long-term care requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with veterans, families, and coworkers.
• Supervisory experience preferred, but not required.

Schedule

Schedule as assigned, including on-call coverage and weekends, holidays, evenings, or nights as required.

Where veterans continue their story.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Licensed Nurse

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