Licensed Vocational Nurse

Remington Transitional Care Center; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Remington Transitional Care Center in Richardson, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse committed to providing quality care that promotes the well-being of each resident. The role involves administering medications, observing resident conditions, and overseeing aides.

Qualified candidates must possess an active LVN license in Texas and preferably have experience in a skilled nursing environment. The position emphasizes teamwork and effective communication within the care team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring quality care for residents.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Communicate changes in resident conditions to designated contacts.

Education

LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Richardson, TX 75082

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, 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

• Lifting- 1-25 lbs – frequently
• Lifting- 25-50 lbs – frequently
• Lifting- 50+ lbs – frequently
• Carrying- 1-25 lbs – frequently
• Carrying- 25-50 lbs – frequently
• Carrying- 50+ lbs – frequently
• Pushing/Pulling- 1-25 lbs – frequently
• Pushing/Pulling- 25-50 lbs – frequently
• Pushing/Pulling- 50+ lbs – frequently
• Sliding/Transferring- 1-25 lbs – frequently
• Sliding/Transferring- 25-50 lbs – frequently
• Sliding/Transferring- 50+ lbs – frequently
• Standing – frequently
• Sitting – frequently
• Walking – frequently
• Speaking – frequently
• Driving – frequently
• Balancing/Climbing – frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling – frequently
• Crouching/Crawling – frequently
• Reaching – frequently
• Hearing/Listening – frequently
• Seeing – frequently
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning – frequently

Physical demands are representative and not exhaustive; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.