LVN/LPN Nurse — Patient Care, Rounds & Charting

OPCO Skilled Management; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an LVN/LPN nurse in Denton, Texas to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, in accordance with standards, physician orders and center policies.

You will work under state guidelines and collaborate with physicians and care teams to monitor patients, document changes, and ensure quality life programs are applied. A Texas license and BLS/CPR are required or willing to obtain.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking an LVN/LPN nurse in Denton, Texas to provide nursing care within the scope of practice, in accordance with standards, physician orders and center policies.

You will work under state guidelines and collaborate with physicians and care teams to monitor patients, document changes, and ensure quality life programs are applied. A Texas license and BLS/CPR are required or willing to obtain.