Licensed Vocational Nurse (87515)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care and monitor patient conditions in a dynamic nursing environment.

You will lead rounds, administer medications, document changes, and ensure care plans are followed, collaborating with physicians and the care team to promote residents' well-being and timely communications.

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 during rounds.
• Assure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits.
• Complete narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Discharge residents per policy.
• Communicate with residents' contacts about status or condition changes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Documentation

Medication administration

Communication

Education

LVN program

Job description

Job Location: Houston Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX 77091

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

Qualifications

• 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

• 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