LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (67598)

Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Cuero (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuero Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to oversee the provision of high-quality care for residents. This role includes observing and documenting patient conditions, administering medications, and ensuring effective implementation of care plans.

The ideal candidate must have completed an LVN program and be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas. Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred. Join us in providing exceptional care to our residents.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• 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

• Observe, assess, document, and report on resident condition changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Oversee and monitor aides.

Skills

Effective communication

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Education

Completion of LVN program

Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 inclusive of those that must be met 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.

• Physical activities include lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, sliding/transferring, standing, sitting, walking, reaching, turning/twisting/leaning, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, hearing/listening, seeing, and driving as applicable to the role.