LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (67598)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Cuero (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cuero, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse responsible for ensuring quality care for residents. The role involves monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Candidates should have completed an accredited LVN program and hold an active nursing license in Texas. Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. This position may require occasional lifting and a commitment to providing exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assess resident conditions during rounds.
• Implement care plans as directed.
• Administer medications according to prescriptions.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Incident reporting

Education

Completed LVN program at accredited vocational school

Job description

Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Cuero, TX 77954 Overview

Position Type: PRN, Category: Nurse

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