LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - PRN

Regency Integrated Health Services; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks a dedicated LVN Charge Nurse to ensure high-quality care for residents in a skilled nursing facility. In this vital role, you will oversee medication administration, monitor resident conditions, and collaborate with healthcare teams to implement care plans. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents while working in a supportive environment. If you're passionate about nursing and committed to enhancing patient well-being, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited LVN program.
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing quality care for residents.
• Administer medications and conduct rounds with physicians.
• Monitor aides and complete incident reports.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Nursing Assessment

Incident Reporting

Education

LVN Program

Job description

Job Details Job Location: The Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Spring, TX Position Type: PRN Salary Range: Undisclosed Job 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