Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (86577)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services’ The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Spring, TX seeks an LVN Charge Nurse to support high-quality resident care on a 6am-6pm shift. You will observe, assess, and document resident condition during rounds and assist with care plans.

The ideal candidate has completed an LVN program at an accredited school and holds an active Texas LVN license; experience in skilled nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Must hold an active Texas LVN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document resident condition during rounds and report changes.
• Assist in implementing and updating resident care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed and coordinate with physicians.
• Document physician visits and perform nursing assessments prior to calls.

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Spring, TX 77381
• Position Type: Full Time
• Job Shift: 6am-6pm 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

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Lifting - 25-50 lbs

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Lifting - 50+ lbs

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Carrying - 1-25 lbs

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Carrying - 25-50 lbs

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Carrying - 50+ lbs

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Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs

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Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs

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Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs

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Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs

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Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs

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Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs

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Standing

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Sitting

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Walking

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Speaking

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Driving

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Balancing/Climbing

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Stooping/Kneeling

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Crouching/Crawling

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Reaching

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Hearing/Listening

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Seeing

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Turning/Twisting/Leaning

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