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Licensed Vocational Nurse (84635)

Regency Integrated Health Services

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

Full Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 16 days ago

Location

Longview, Texas

Quick overview

The LVN Charge Nurse ensures quality care for residents by assessing conditions, administering medications, and implementing individual care plans. They also oversee nursing aides and coordinate with physicians and resident points of contact regarding health status updates.

Requirements summary

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

professional certificateMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentIncident ReportingPatient CommunicationClinical DocumentationNursing AssessmentCare Plan ImplementationResident MonitoringNarcotic ReconciliationCharge Nursing

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Longview Hill
Nursing and
Rehabilitation
Center -
Longview,
TX 75605Position
Type:
Full
TimeJob
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