Licensed Vocational Nurse

Longview-Hill-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente

Longview (TX)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 60,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Longview-Hill-Nursing-and-Rehabilitation-Cente is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Charge Nurse) to lead nightly and day-shift resident care in a skilled nursing setting in Longview, Texas. The LVN will assess residents, administer medications, document changes, and support care planning in collaboration with physicians and the nursing team.

Responsibilities include rounds, care plan implementation, and supervising aides while ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulatory

Qualifications

Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
Active Texas LVN license in good standing.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe and assess resident condition during rounds and report changes.
Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
Administer medications as prescribed.
Document physician visits and nursing assessments.
Identify changes in resident condition and act per policies.
Supervise aides and monitor care delivery.
Complete incident/accident reports as required.
Discharge residents per facility policy.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Nursing assessment

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Longview, TX 75605
Position Type: Full Time
Job Category: Nurse

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 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
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 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.