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Licensed Vocational Nurse

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.

Posted Sep 15

Pay
Not posted
Unit and setting
Skilled Nursing
License
LVN license Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.Active LVN license in Texas, in good standing
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Active LVN license in Texas, in good standing Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing. Check your license
Also asks
Completed LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Preferred

Experience
Skilled nursing facility experience Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

The role and schedule

Charge
LVN charge nurse
Day to day
Observe, assess, document and report resident condition/changes during rounds During rounds observes, assess, documents, and reports resident condition/changes
Day to day
Assure implementation of care plans as directed Assures implementation of care plans as directed
Day to day
Administer medications as prescribed Administers medications as prescribed
Day to day
Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records Conduct rounds with physician and record visits in clinical records
Day to day
Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts Perform narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts
Day to day
Identify significant changes in resident condition and take necessary action per facility policy Identify significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures
Day to day
Oversee and monitor aides Oversees and monitors aides
Day to day
Initiate and complete incident and accident reports per facility policy Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy
Day to day
Discharge residents per facility policy Discharge residents per facility policy
Day to day
Complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls before calling physician on any change in resident condition Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition
Day to day
Communicate with resident's point of contact on status requests or condition changes Communicate with resident’s point of contact when they ask for a status update or if there is a change in condition
Day to day
Special projects or functions may be assigned by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator Other special projects or functions can be assigned at times by the Director of Nurses and/or the Administrator

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

Posted on Regency Integrated Health Services’ careers page.

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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

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.

  • 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

What's around it?

In Missouri City, TX

Missouri City, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,931/mo
Household income
$94,390/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Missouri City, TX

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