Licensed Vocational Nurse (85699)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Harlingen (TX)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for the Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harlingen, TX 78550. The role focuses on ensuring high-quality resident care, rounds, and coordination with physicians to maintain well-being.

Applicants must have completed an LVN program and hold an active Texas LVN license. Prior skilled nursing facility experience preferred; strong leadership and communication skills are essential for supervising staff, documenting care,

Qualifications

Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
Active Texas LVN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

During rounds observes and reports resident condition changes.
Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Conducts rounds with physician and records visits in clinical records.
Performs narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
Oversees and supervises aides and aides’ activities.
Initiates and completes Incident and Accident Reports as needed.
Discharges residents per facility policy.
Communicates with residents’ family when changes occur.

Skills

LVN License

Charge Nurse

Resident Care

Medication Admin

Documentation

Education

LVN program completion

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: Full Time

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

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.