Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (84896)

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval in Austin, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the 10pm-6am shift. This full-time role involves direct patient care in a skilled nursing setting. You will perform medication administration, rounds with physicians, care-plan implementation, and meticulous documentation.

A Texas LVN license and prior SNF experience are preferred. The position emphasizes communication with residents and families, and adherence to facility policies,

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.
• Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes during rounds.
• 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 facility policies.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to contacting the physician.
• Communicate with resident’s point of contact when there is a status update or change in condition.
• Other special projects or functions may be assigned by the Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval - Austin, TX 78727Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 10pm-6am ShiftJob 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

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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