Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Evening Shift (86799)

Heritage Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 54,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Austin, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for a 2pm-10pm shift. The role focuses on delivering quality resident care and supporting plans of care.

Responsibilities include rounds observation, medication administration, coordinating with physicians, and supervising aides. Texas LVN license and completion of an LVN program are required; SNF experience preferred. Full-time opportunity with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.
Experience in a skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report resident changes during rounds.
Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
Administer medications as prescribed.
Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
Reconcile narcotics with incoming and outgoing shifts.
Identify significant changes in residents' condition and take action per policies.
Oversee and monitor aides.
Complete incident and accident reports per facility policy.
Discharge residents per facility policy.
Communicate with resident's contact about status or changes.

Skills

Nursing Skills

Vital Signs

Medication Administration

Education

LVN program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center - Austin, TX 78722

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: 2pm-10pm 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

Qualifications

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.