Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (86375)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services in Elgin, TX seeks an LVN Charge Nurse for a full-time 6am–2pm shift at Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

You will observe rounds, administer medications, and contribute to care plans, coordinating with physicians to ensure high-quality, resident-focused care according to approved plans.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse license in Texas in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Administer medications as prescribed and ensure care plan implementation.
• Coordinate with physicians, record visits, and perform nursing assessments as needed.
• Oversee nurse aides and complete incident/accident reports per policy.
• Communicate changes to residents and families and follow facility procedures.

Skills

LVN License

Nursing Care

Resident Assessment

Communication

Education

LVN program completed

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Elgin, TX 78621

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 6am - 2pm 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, 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.

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