LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) - OVERNIGHT (81807)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a dedicated LVN Charge Nurse for full-time night shift (10pm-6am) in Elgin, TX. The role involves ensuring quality resident care, implementing care plans, and coordinating with physicians.

The ideal candidate has completed an LVN program and holds an active Texas LVN license, with preferred experience in skilled nursing facilities. Must be able to work nights and lift residents as needed.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Active Texas LVN license in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• During rounds observes, assesses, documents, and reports resident condition/changes.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Oversees and interacts with care staff to ensure care plans are followed.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Communicate with resident’s contact for status updates or changes in condition.

Education

LVN program

Active Texas LVN license

Job description

Elgin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Elgin, TX 78621 Overview Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 10pm-6am Shift Category: Nurse Description

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 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