Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Texas is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to oversee daily nursing care, ensure residents’ well-being, and coordinate with the medical team during rounds.

The ideal candidate has completed an LVN program, holds an active Texas LVN license, and prior experience in a skilled nursing facility; strong communication and leadership are essential. You will document changes, administer medications as prescribed, and help implement care plans.

Qualifications

• LVN program completed.
• Active Texas LVN license required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Coordinate care with physician and care plans.
• Oversee aides and ensure correct narcotic reconciliation.
• Complete incident/accident reports and discharge residents per policy.

Skills

Communication

Observation

Documentation

Leadership

Education

LVN program completed

Texas LVN license

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe 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 FunctionsDuring rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changesAssures implementation of care plans as directedAdministers medications as prescribedConduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical recordsPerform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shiftsIdentify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and proceduresOversees and monitors aidesInitiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policyDischarge residents per facility policyMust complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident conditionCommunicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in conditionOther special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the AdministratorEducational/Training RequirementsHas completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.Licensing RequirementsMust be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.Experience RequirementsExperience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.Physical DemandsThe 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.ActionRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbsXLifting - 25-50 lbsXLifting - 50+ lbsXCarrying - 1-25 lbsXCarrying - 25-50 lbsXCarrying - 50+ lbsXPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbsXPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbsXSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbsXSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbsXStandingXSittingXWalkingXSpeakingXDrivingXBalancing/ClimbingXStooping/KneelingXCrouching/CrawlingXReachingXHearing/ListeningXSeeingXTurning/Twisting/LeaningX