LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - FULLTIME (80123)

Regency Integrated Health Services

Weslaco (TX)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Weslaco, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to ensure quality care for residents. The role involves assessing and documenting resident conditions, administering medications, and overseeing aides. Applicants must have completed an accredited LVN program and have an active Texas nursing license. Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred. The position supports a full-time schedule with physical demands including lifting and communication as key components.

Qualifications

Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report resident conditions.
Ensure implementation of care plans as directed.
Administer prescribed medications.
Conduct rounds with physician and document visits.
Monitor aides and oversees their work.
Communicate resident conditions to appropriate contacts.

Skills

Quality care provision

Assessment and documentation

Medication administration

Communication skills

Team oversight

Education

Completed LVN program at an accredited vocational school

Job description

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Weslaco - Weslaco, TX 78596

Overview

Position Type: Full Time 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, assesses, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
Assures implementation of care plans as directed
Administers medications as prescribed
Conducts rounds with physician and records visits in clinical records
Performs narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
Identifies significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
Oversees and monitors aides
Initiates and completes Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
Discharges residents per facility policy
Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
Communicates 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 necessarily 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.