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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (85159)

Regency Integrated Health Services

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Nursing Assessment #Medication Management #Charge Nurse #LVN #Skilled Nursing Facility #Licensed Vocational Nurse #Clinical Records #Texas Nursing License

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 2 days ago

Location

Harlingen, Texas

Quick overview

The LVN Charge Nurse ensures quality care for residents by monitoring conditions, administering medications, and implementing individual care plans. They are also responsible for overseeing aides and coordinating with physicians regarding resident health changes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed an LVN program from an accredited school and hold an active Texas LVN license in good standing. Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

professional certificateCommunicationMedication AdministrationPatient MonitoringPatient AssessmentIncident ReportingClinical DocumentationNursing AssessmentCare Plan ImplementationResident CareNarcotic Reconciliation

Job description

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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. Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting - 1-25 lbs X Lifting - 25-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying - 1-25 lbs X Carrying - 25-50 lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X