Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN (86340)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Windsor Atrium, Harlingen, TX, is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care and execute care plans.

You will observe rounds, administer medications, document changes, and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and aides to ensure safety and well-being.

Requirements include LVN program completion and Texas licensure; prior skilled nursing facility experience preferred; full-time, on-site position with opportunities to impact resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited school.
• Must hold an active Texas LVN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and document visits.
• Identify significant changes and act per facility policies.
• Oversee and supervise aides.
• Complete Nursing Assessments prior to physician calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing assessment

Medication administration

Care plan implementation

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Atrium - Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: Full Time

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

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 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.

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