LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

MISSION VALLEY NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL CARE; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

MISSION VALLEY NURSING AND TRANSITIONAL CARE in Mission, TX seeks a dedicated LVN Charge Nurse to support quality resident care and execution of care plans in a PRN capacity.

You will observe residents, administer medications, document physician visits, coordinate with physicians, and supervise aides, ensuring safety and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an LVN program at an accredited school.
• Active Texas LVN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility preferred.
• PRN schedule availability.

Responsibilities

• Observe and report resident condition changes during rounds.
• Ensure care plans are implemented as directed.
• Administer medications as prescribed.
• Document physician visits and narcotic reconciliation.
• Discharge residents per policy.
• Complete Nursing Assessments before physician calls.
• Communicate with residents' contacts about status updates.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Vital signs assessment

Medication administration

Team supervision

Education

LVN program completed

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mission, TX 78572

Position Type: PRN

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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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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< p>Speaking
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Driving
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Balancing/Climbing
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Stooping/Kneeling
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Crouching/Crawling
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Reaching
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Hearing/Listening
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Seeing
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Turning/Twisting/Leaning
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