LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE - PRN (79596)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen in Harlingen, TX is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for a PRN 2pm-10pm shift to help provide high-quality resident care and coordinate with the medical team.

Requirements include completion of an LVN program and an active Texas LVN license; experience in a skilled nursing facility is preferred. You will administer medications, participate in rounds, document care, and supervise aides to support resident well-being.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Observe and report resident condition changes during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Document physician visits and rounds in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Identify changes in residents' condition and act per policies.
• Oversee nursing aides and supervision.
• Complete Incident/Accident Reports as required.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessments before physician calls for changes.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident rounds

Care plan implementation

Documentation

Team supervision

Physician communication

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Texas)

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Harlingen - Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: PRN

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

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.

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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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