Licensed Vocational Nurse (86103)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Rockport (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services’ Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockport, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care and coordinate care plans during the 2pm-10pm shift. You will observe resident conditions, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians to ensure timely assessments and documentation.

Requirements include completing an LVN program and active Texas license; prior skilled nursing facility experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Has completed an LVN program from an accredited school.
Active Texas LVN license in good standing.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
Administer medications as prescribed.
Conduct rounds with physician and document visits.
Perform narcotic reconciliation across shifts.
Communicate with residents' contacts about status changes.
Oversee and mentor aides.
Complete incident and accident reports per policy.
Discharge residents per facility policy.
Coordinate nursing assessments before physician calls.
Additional duties as requested by Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Skills

LVN

Nursing Care

Education

LVN Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Location: Rockport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rockport, TX 78382
Position Type: Full Time
Shift: 2pm-10pm
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

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

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessarily 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.