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

Regency Integrated Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services at Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Austin, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time, 2pm-10pm shift. You will perform essential nursing duties, med administration, and rounds with physicians to ensure resident well-being.

The ideal candidate has completed an LVN program and holds an active Texas license. Experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred, with emphasis on documentation and teamwork with aides.

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.
• Administer medications as prescribed and document administration.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Discharge residents per facility policy and notify contacts of changes.
• Oversee and coach aides; initiate incident reports as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Nursing assessment

Report documentation

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

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
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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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