LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Raymo; Raymondville (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Raymo is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse in Raymondville, TX. The role focuses on ensuring quality care for residents and includes responsibilities such as observing resident conditions, implementing care plans, and administering medications.

The successful candidate will possess an active Texas LVN license and experience in skilled nursing is preferred. Physical demands may include lifting, carrying, and mobility tasks to meet the needs of residents.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the provision of quality care that promotes well-being.
• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.

Education

LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Raymondville, TX 78580

Position Type: PRN

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, assesses, documents, and reports resident condition/changes


• Assures implementation of care plans as directed


• Administers medications as prescribed


• Conduct rounds with physician and records 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

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, Occasionally, Frequently


• Lifting 25-50 lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Lifting 50+ lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Carrying 1-25 lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Carrying 25-50 lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Carrying 50+ lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Standing – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Sitting – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Walking – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Speaking – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Driving – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Balancing/Climbing – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Stooping/Kneeling – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Crouching/Crawling – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Reaching – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Hearing/Listening – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Seeing – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently


• Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently