LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Stevens Nursing and Rehab Center of Hallettsville

Hallettsville (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Stevens Nursing and Rehab Center of Hallettsville is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to assist in providing exceptional care for our residents. This role involves monitoring resident conditions, administering medications, and ensuring the implementation of care plans.

Candidates must have completed an LVN program and be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas. Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. Join us in enhancing the quality of life for our residents.

Qualifications

Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.
Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in quality care for residents.
Administer prescribed medications.
Conduct rounds and record physician visits.
Monitor resident condition changes.

Skills

Observational skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Completed LVN program

Job description

Primary Responsibilities

The 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 Functions

During rounds, observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/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

Qualifications

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

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.