Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Job Details

Job Location:

Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center - Austin, TX 78748
Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: 6pm - 6am Shift
Job Category:
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.

• During rounds observes, assesses, documents, and reports resident condition/changes.
• Assures implementation of care plans as directed.
• Administers medications as prescribed.
• Conducts rounds with physician and records visits in clinical records.
• Performs narcotic reconciliation with incoming and outgoing shifts.
• Identifies significant changes in the condition of residents and takes necessary action per facility policies and procedures.
• Oversees and monitors aides.
• Initiates and completes Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy.
• Discharges residents per facility policy.
• Must complete Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls prior to calling physician on any change in resident condition.
• Communicates 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.

• Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.

Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas in good standing.

Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

The role involves regular lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, sliding/transfer of residents and equipment, with weights ranging from 1 to 50+ lbs. The employee must frequently stand, sit, walk, speak, drive, balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, hear, listen, see, turn, and twist while performing duties.