LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (67385)

Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Edna (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Edna, TX is seeking a qualified LVN Charge Nurse to support our skilled nursing team. You will oversee rounds, administer medications, and help ensure the highest quality of resident care aligned with individual care plans.

The ideal candidate completed an LVN program, holds a Texas license in good standing, and has prior experience in a skilled nursing setting. This PRN position offers flexible scheduling to meet resident needs.

Qualifications

• Must complete LVN program at accredited school.
• Active Texas LVN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Ability to document and report resident changes.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition changes.
• Implement care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Communicate with resident's contact for status updates.
• Complete Nursing Assessments prior to physician calls.
• Supervise aides.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Resident communication

Team supervision

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edna, TX 77957

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

• 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