LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (67385)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Edna (TX); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Texas is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to ensure quality care for residents by monitoring their conditions and administering medications. The ideal candidate must have completed an accredited LVN program and possess a valid Texas nursing license. Responsibilities include supporting care plans, conducting rounds with physicians, and documenting changes in residents’ health. Experience in skilled nursing is preferred. This role will offer a dynamic work environment dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school.
• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the provision of quality care to residents.
• Document and report changes in resident conditions.
• Administer medications as prescribed.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Medication administration

Education

Completion of LVN program

Job description

Overview

Position Type: PRN 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.

Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting- 1-25 lbs X Lifting - 25-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 25-50 lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X