Licensed Vocational Nurse (86291)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services' Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Beaumont, TX seeks an LVN Charge Nurse to lead quality nursing care during the 6pm-6am shift. You will support assessments, care plans, and resident well-being while coordinating with physicians and staff.

The ideal candidate completed an LVN program, holds Texas licensure in good standing, and has experience in a skilled nursing facility.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes during rounds.
• Ensure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate with physicians during rounds and document in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming/outgoing shifts.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Communicate with residents' designated contacts about status or changes in condition.

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Jefferson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Beaumont, TX 77706
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: 6pm - 6am Shift
• 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

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