Licensed Vocational Nurse (87997)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Edna (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Edna, TX, is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for a 6pm-6am shift in a skilled nursing facility. You will help ensure quality care and residents' well-being according to assessments and care plans.

The role requires completion of an LVN program and an active Texas license; prior SNF experience is preferred. You will collaborate with physicians, document visits, manage narcotics with shifts, and communicate with residents' families about updates.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Must hold an active Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition changes during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented and medications administered as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physicians and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Identify significant changes and take action per facility policy.
• Oversee and monitor aides and discharge residents per policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessments prior to physician calls and communicate status updates.

Skills

LVN License Texas

Nursing

Patient Care

Education

LVN program (accredited)

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Edna, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: 6pm - 6am 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

Qualifications: Educational/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.

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Lifting- 1-25 lbs
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Lifting - 25-50 lbs
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Lifting - 50+ lbs
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Carrying - 1-25 lbs
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Carrying - 25-50 lbs
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Carrying - 50+ lbs
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Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs
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Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs
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Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs
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Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs
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Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs
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Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs
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Standing
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Walking
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Speaking
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Driving
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Hearing/Listening
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