Licensed Vocational Nurse (87554)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Houston, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support high-quality resident care. You will participate in rounds, assess residents, and coordinate with physicians to implement individualized care plans.

The role requires current Texas LVN licensure and previous experience in a skilled nursing facility, with full-time, on-site responsibilities and strong teamwork with the nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physicians and record visits.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Identify changes in resident condition and act per facility policy.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete incident/accident reports.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls before contacting the physician.
• Communicate status updates to resident's contact when changes occur.
• Assist with other projects or functions as assigned by DON or Administrator.

Skills

Nursing skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Memorial City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Houston, TX 77055

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

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