LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (72429)

Regency Integrated Health Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Houston is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to ensure quality care for residents. The role involves observing patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance resident well-being. This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Ensure implementation of care plans.

Skills

Observation

Documentation

Medication Administration

Communication

Education

LVN program at an accredited vocational school

Job description

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Job Details

Job Location: Magnolia Crossing Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Nurse

Description

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

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes during rounds.
• Ensure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physicians and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Identify significant changes in residents' conditions and take necessary action per facility policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharge residents according to facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to contacting the physician on any change in resident condition.
• Communicate with residents’ points of contact regarding status updates or changes in condition.
• Perform other special projects or functions as assigned by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator.

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• Completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Licensing Requirements

• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.

Experience Requirements

• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently
Lifting 1-25 lbs	Lifting 25-50 lbs	Lifting 50+ lbs

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care