LVN/RN Charge Nurse - Second Shift (86270)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval in Austin, TX. This full-time position supports a 2pm-10pm shift and focuses on quality resident care.

The LVN will perform rounds, administer medications, document conditions, and coordinate with physicians to ensure care plans are followed. Texas LVN license is required; SNF experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Must hold an active Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience working 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.
• Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records.
• Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Discharge residents per facility policy.
• 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.

Skills

Medication administration

Resident care

Documentation

Education

LVN program completion

Texas LVN license

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Windsor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Duval - Austin, TX 78727

Position Type: Full Time

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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