Licensed Vocational Nurse (87175)

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

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to serve as Charge Nurse at Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Corpus Christi, TX. This full-time role operates on the 6am–2pm shift to support safe resident care and collaboration with the medical team.

Responsibilities include rounds, medication administration, care-plan implementation, and thorough documentation. Texas LVN licensure and completion of an LVN program are required; SNF experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited school.
• Must hold an active Licensed Vocational Nurse license in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition changes during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Document physician visits and maintain clinical records.
• Oversee and coordinate nursing staff and aides.
• Initiate incident/accident reports as required.
• Communicate with residents' contacts about status updates.

Skills

Nursing skills

Medication administration

Care planning

Resident assessment

Education

LVN program

Texas LVN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 6am - 2pm 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.

• 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