Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Details

Job Location:

Laredo South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Laredo, TX 78040
Position Type:
Full Time
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, 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 include lifting up to 50+ lbs, carrying up to 50+ lbs, pushing/pulling up to 50+ lbs, sliding/transferring up to 50+ lbs, standing, sitting, walking, speaking, driving, balancing/climbing, stooping/kneeling, crouching/crawling, reaching, hearing/listening, seeing, turning/twisting/leaning. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.