Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Bastrop Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Bastrop Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care in Bastrop, TX. The nurse will participate in rounds, document changes, and administer medications under physician orders.

Candidates must have completed an LVN program and hold an active Texas LVN license in good standing; SNF experience is preferred. This PRN position involves various essential nursing duties and coordination with the care team.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes.
• Assure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer 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 resident condition and take action per policy.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per policy.
• Discharge residents per policy.
• Communicate with resident's point of contact about status or changes.

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Bastrop Silver Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Bastrop, TX 78602

Position Type: PRN

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

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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Sitting
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Walking
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Speaking
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Driving
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Balancing/Climbing
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Stooping/Kneeling
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Crouching/Crawling
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Reaching
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Hearing/Listening
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Seeing
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Turning/Twisting/Leaning
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