Charge LVN Nurse - Frontline Care Leader (6am-2pm)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Elgin, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care during a 6am–2pm shift. You will assist in implementing care plans and monitoring resident status as determined by assessments and plans of care.

Responsibilities include rounds observations, administering medications, coordinating with physicians, supervising aides, and completing incident reports. Active Texas LVN licensure and prior nursing facility experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes.
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures.
• Oversees and monitors aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition.
• Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition.

Education

LVN program (accredited vocational school or college)

Job description

Regency Integrated Health Services in Elgin, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care during a 6am–2pm shift. You will assist in implementing care plans and monitoring resident status as determined by assessments and plans of care.

Responsibilities include rounds observations, administering medications, coordinating with physicians, supervising aides, and completing incident reports. Active Texas LVN licensure and prior nursing facility experience are preferred.