LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (77058)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services at Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Houston, TX is seeking a PRN Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide resident care, administer medications, and support interdisciplinary teams.

You will observe and document changes, coordinate with physicians, discharge planning, and ensure compliance with facility policies. Texas LVN license and prior SNF experience preferred; strong communication and clinical skills required.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Identify significant changes and take action per facility policy.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Communicate with resident's contact for status updates or condition changes.
• Prepare Nursing Assessments for Physician Calls prior to contacting a physician.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Education

LVN program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX 77055

Position Type: PRN

Job Category: Nurse

Primary 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 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

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Lifting - 25-50 lbs

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Lifting - 50+ lbs

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Carrying - 1-25 lbs

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Carrying - 25-50 lbs

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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

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Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs

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Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs

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Standing

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Sitting

X

Walking

X

Speaking

X

Driving

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Balancing/Climbing

X

Stooping/Kneeling

X

Crouching/Crawling

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Reaching

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Hearing/Listening

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Seeing

X

Turning/Twisting/Leaning

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