Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Corpus Christi Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift: 2pm-10pm

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.
• Completes 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 physical demands of this role include:

• Lifting 1-25 lbs (rarely), 25-50 lbs (occasionally), 50+ lbs (frequently).
• Carrying 1-25 lbs (rarely), 25-50 lbs (occasionally), 50+ lbs (frequently).
• Pushing/Pulling 1-25 lbs (rarely), 25-50 lbs (occasionally), 50+ lbs (frequently).
• Sliding/Transferring 1-25 lbs (rarely), 25-50 lbs (occasionally), 50+ lbs (frequently).
• Standing (rarely), Sitting (frequently), Walking (rarely), Speaking (rarely), Driving (rarely), Balancing/Climbing, Stooping/Kneeling, Crouching/Crawling (frequently).
• Reaching (frequently), Hearing/Listening, Seeing, Turning/Twisting/Leaning (frequently).

The role requires regular communication, and reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.