LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (77560)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Rio Grande City (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 44,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Rio Grande City, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for a PRN role at Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The LVN will support quality resident care and coordinate with the nursing team.

Responsibilities include rounds, documenting changes, administering medications, updating care plans, and communicating with physicians and families. Texas license required; prior skilled nursing facility experience preferred.

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.

Responsibilities

Observe and report resident condition changes during rounds.
Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
Administer medications as prescribed.
Record physician visits and document in clinical records.
Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
Identify significant changes and take action per policy.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Resident care supervision

Documentation

Education

LVN program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Rio Grande City, TX 78582

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

QualificationsEducational/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.