Licensed Vocational Nurse

Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Minnesota

On-site

USD 65,000 - 75,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care in a Texas skilled nursing setting. The role emphasizes nursing assessments, medication administration, and coordination with physicians to uphold care plans.

The ideal candidate has completed an LVN program and holds an active Texas LVN license, with preferred experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas in good standing.

Responsibilities

During rounds observes, assesses, documents, and reports resident condition/changes.
Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Conducts rounds with physician and records visits in clinical records.
Performs narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
Identifies significant changes in resident condition and acts per policy.
Oversees and monitors aides.
Initiates and completes Incident and Accident Reports.
Discharges residents per facility policy.
Completes Nursing Assessments before physician calls on condition changes.
Communicates with resident's point of contact regarding status/changes.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX 77089

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

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.