Licensed Vocational Nurse (86727)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Pearsall (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support the Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pearsall, TX. This full-time role covers the 6pm–6am shift and focuses on delivering high-quality care that promotes residents' wellbeing.

The LVN will observe and document resident conditions, administer medications, update care plans, and collaborate with physicians and the Director of Nurses to ensure optimal outcomes and smooth discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed LVN in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities preferred.
• Completion of an LVN program from an accredited school.

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 record visits in medical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Monitor changes and escalate per policy.
• Oversee nursing aides and ensure coverage during shift.

Skills

Nursing rounds

Medication administration

Care plan implementation

Documentation

Team supervision

Resident communication

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pearsall Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Pearsall, TX 78061

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

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.

Action

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

Lifting- 1-25 lbs

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Lifting - 25-50 lbs

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Lifting - 50+ lbs

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Carrying - 1-25 lbs

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Carrying - 25-50 lbs

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Carrying - 50+ lbs

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Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs

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Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs

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Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs

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Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs

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Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs

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Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs

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Standing

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Sitting

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Walking

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Speaking

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Driving

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Balancing/Climbing

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Stooping/Kneeling

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Crouching/Crawling

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Reaching

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Hearing/Listening

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Seeing

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Turning/Twisting/Leaning

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