LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (76865)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Laredo, TX. The role involves providing quality care, administering medications, and monitoring resident conditions. Candidates must be active LVNs in Texas with preferred experience in skilled nursing facilities.

This position requires strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively with residents and their contacts.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring quality care for residents.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Monitor and report resident condition changes.

Skills

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Patient care

Documentation

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Location: Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Nurse

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring 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.
• During rounds observe, assess, document, and report 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 take necessary action per facility policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor 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.
• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Lifting 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Lifting 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Lifting 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Carrying 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Carrying 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Carrying 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Standing – Frequently
• Sitting – Frequently
• Walking – Frequently
• Speaking – Frequently
• Driving – Rarely
• Balancing/Climbing – Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling – Frequently
• Crouching/Crawling – Frequently
• Reaching – Occasionally
• Hearing/Listening – Frequently
• Seeing – Frequently
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Frequently