Licensed Vocational Nurse (87155)

Regency Integrated Health Services

George West (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The LVN Charge Nurse at Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in George West, TX, oversees nursing care delivery and participates in rounds with physicians to ensure high-quality resident care.

You must have completed an LVN program and hold a current Texas license; prior SNF experience preferred. This full-time position offers opportunity to lead care teams and coordinate care plans daily.

Qualifications

Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
Active Texas LVN license in good standing is required.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

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 residents' condition and take action per policy.
Oversees and monitors aides.
Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per policy.
Discharge residents per policy.
Complete Nursing Assessments for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on changes in condition.
Communicate with resident’s contact for status updates or condition changes.
Other special projects or functions as assigned by the Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Leadership/supervision

Resident assessment

Communication with physicians/teams

Nursing assessments

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Live Oak Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - George West, TX 78022
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

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.