LVN (86694)

Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in McAllen, TX seeks an LVN Charge Nurse to support high-quality resident care. You will observe and document changes, ensure care-plans are followed, and administer medications as prescribed, coordinating with physicians during rounds to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires completion of an LVN program and active Texas licensure, with preferred experience in a skilled nursing facility.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, assess, document, and report resident condition during rounds.
• Ensure implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Record physician visits in clinical records and conduct rounds with physicians.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with shifts.
• Identify changes in resident condition and take action per policies.
• Oversee and monitor nursing aides.
• Complete Incident/Accident Reports as required.
• Discharge residents per policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessments prior to physician calls.
• Communicate status updates to the resident's contacts.
• Support other duties as assigned by the Director of Nurses or Administrator.

Skills

LVN License

Resident Care

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Communication

Education

LVN Program

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Windsor Las Palmas Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - McAllen, TX 78503Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: FlexJob Category: NursePrimary 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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