Licensed Vocational Nurse

Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated LVN Charge Nurse in Brenham, TX to oversee nursing care and ensure residents receive high-quality, compassionate treatment. You will participate in rounds, document changes, and coordinate with physicians to implement care plans.

The role emphasizes timely medication administration, accurate charting, and adherence to facility policies. Experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred, with strong communication to residents and

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LVN license in Texas.
• Strong observation and documentation skills.
• Ability to monitor residents and communicate changes promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assists in ensuring quality care per resident plans.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Performs rounds and documents resident condition changes.
• Initiates and completes Incident/Accident Reports as needed.
• Communicates with residents and families about status updates.
• Supervises aides and coordinates with nursing leadership.

Skills

Resident assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Care planning

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe LVN Charge Nurse will assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of each resident as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care.Essential FunctionsDuring rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changesAssures implementation of care plans as directedAdministers medications as prescribedConduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical recordsPerform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shiftsIdentify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and proceduresOversees and monitors aidesInitiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policyDischarge residents per facility policyMust complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident conditionCommunicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in conditionOther special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the AdministratorEducational/Training RequirementsHas completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.Licensing RequirementsMust be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.Experience RequirementsExperience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning X