Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Overnight Shift (86800)

Heritage Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Austin (TX)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Heritage Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for the 10pm-6am shift. You will support quality care and ensure residents' wellbeing through assessment and care plans.

Responsibilities include rounds, medication administration, documenting changes, coordinating with physicians, and communicating with residents' contacts. Prior experience in skilled nursing is preferred; Texas LVN license required.

Qualifications

Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas in good standing.

Responsibilities

Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition/changes during rounds.
Administer medications as prescribed.
Coordinate rounds with physicians and record visits in medical records.
Identify changes in resident condition and act per policies.
Communicate with residents' contacts about status updates or changes.
Oversee aides and complete incident reports as needed.

Skills

Observe & assess residents

Documentation

Medication administration

Communication with families

Education

LVN program completed

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center - Austin, TX 78722 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 10pm-6am 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.

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