LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (80384)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a skilled LVN Charge Nurse to ensure the highest quality of care for residents in Corpus Christi. The role involves monitoring resident conditions, administering medications, and facilitating communication with family members. Ideal candidates must be a licensed vocational nurse in Texas and have experience in a skilled nursing setting. The position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives through dedicated care.

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills for effective interactions.
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas required.
• Preferred experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality care of residents as per assessment and care plans.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the physician.
• Communicate changes in resident condition to the point of contact.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication

Medication administration

Incident report handling

Education

Completion of an LVN program

Job description

Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Overview Position Type: PRN 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

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 X Lifting - 25-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 25-50 lbs X 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 X Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X