LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (75179)

Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Edinburg (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an experienced LVN Charge Nurse for our facility in Edinburg, Texas. In this role, you will provide quality care to residents, ensuring their physical and psychological well-being.

Your responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring resident conditions, and overseeing aides. Candidates must hold an active Texas LVN license and experience in skilled nursing is preferred. Join our team and make a positive impact in our residents' lives.

Qualifications

Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring quality care for residents.
Administer medications and conduct rounds with physicians.
Monitor and observe resident conditions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Communication

Monitoring patient conditions

Education

Completed LVN program

Job description

Job Details

Location: Hidalgo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edinburg, TX 78539

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.