CHARGE NURSE (RN/LVN) (75945)

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide quality care. Responsibilities include observing resident conditions, administering medications, and conducting rounds with physicians.

The ideal candidate will be an active LVN in Texas and preferably have experience in skilled nursing facilities. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report resident condition and changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with the physician and document visits.

Education

LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

• During rounds, observe, assess, document, and report resident condition and changes.
• Assure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer 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 take necessary action per facility policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• 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.
• Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator.

Educational/Training Requirements

Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Licensing Requirements

Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.

Experience Requirements

Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Frequently
• Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Lifting – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally
• Lifting – 25-50 lbs – Frequently
• Lifting – 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Lifting – 50+ lbs – Occasionally
• Lifting – 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Frequently
• Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Carrying – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally
• Carrying – 25-50 lbs – Frequently
• Carrying – 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Carrying – 50+ lbs – Occasionally
• Carrying – 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs – Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs – Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally
• Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs – Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs – Occasionally
• Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Standing – Rarely
• Sitting – Rarely
• Walking – Rarely
• Speaking – Rarely
• Driving – Rarely
• Balancing/Climbing – Rarely
• Stooping/Kneeling – Rarely
• Crouching/Crawling – Rarely
• Reaching – Rarely
• Hearing/Listening – Rarely
• Seeing – Rarely
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Rarely