Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harli is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse in Harlingen, TX. This role involves ensuring quality care for residents, administering medications, and monitoring aides. The ideal candidate must have completed an accredited LVN program and hold an active nursing license in Texas.

Responsibilities include observing resident conditions, managing care plans, and completing essential documentation. Previous experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred. Join our dedicated team to enhance the well-being of our residents.

Qualifications

• Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ensuring the provision of quality care for residents.
• Observe, assess, and document resident condition during rounds.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls.

Education

Completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: 2pm-10pm 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, 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 resident condition 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
• Completes 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 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

• Lifting 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Lifting 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Lifting 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Carrying 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Carrying 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Carrying 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs – Occasionally
• Sliding/Transferring 25-50 lbs – Rarely
• Sliding/Transferring 50+ lbs – Frequently
• Standing – Frequently
• Sitting – Occasionally
• Walking – Frequently
• Speaking – Frequently
• Driving – Frequently
• Balancing/Climbing – Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling – Frequently
• Crouching/Crawling – Frequently
• Reaching – Frequently
• Hearing/Listening – Frequently
• Seeing – Frequently
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Frequently