Licensed Vocational Nurse (87702)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Brenham (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 47,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Brenham, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support high-quality resident care at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

You will observe, assess, and document resident conditions, administer medications, and participate in rounds with physicians while ensuring accurate care plans are followed and changes communicated to families and teams.

This full-time, on-site role requires an active Texas LVN license and prior skilled nursing facility experience.

Qualifications

Must have completed an LVN program at an accredited school.
Must hold an active Texas LVN license in good standing.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report resident conditions during rounds.
Administer medications as prescribed.
Conduct rounds with physicians and document visits.
Oversee and coordinate care with nursing aides.
Complete incident and accident reports as required.
Discharge residents per facility policy.
Communicate with residents' families or designated contacts regarding changes.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Brenham, TX 77833

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

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.

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