LVN (86694)

Regency Integrated Health Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services invites applications for an LVN Charge Nurse at Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen, TX. The role focuses on supervising nursing care, ensuring adherence to care plans, and coordinating with physicians.

Responsibilities include rounds, medication administration, and supervising aides, with emphasis on resident well‑being and timely documentation. Licensing in Texas is required, with prior SNF experience preferred.

Qualifications

• LVN program completion is required.
• Active Texas LVN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition changes during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Identify significant changes and take action per facility policy.
• Oversee and monitor aides.
• Initiate and complete incident/accident reports.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to contacting the physician on any change in resident condition.
• Communicate status updates to resident's contact person when requested or if condition changes.
• Assist with other projects as assigned by the Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Skills

Observation & assessment

Documentation

Communication

Education

LVN program completion

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - McAllen, TX 78503
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Flex
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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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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Reaching

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Hearing/Listening


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Seeing


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