Licensed Vocational Nurse (88030)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services seeks a licensed LVN to support nursing care at a Laredo, TX facility. The role is PRN, with responsibilities including patient assessment, medication administration, and documentation during rounds with physicians.

The LVN must be in good standing with the Texas Board of Nursing, and experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred. The position involves interacting with residents and coordinating with the care team.

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/changes.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation during shift changes.
• Identify significant changes in residents' condition and take action per policies.
• Communicate with resident’s contact for status updates or changes in condition.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Medical documentation

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Laredo West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040, Position Type: PRN, Job Category: Nurse, Primary Responsibilities

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 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