Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN - Secrured Unit

Job Details

Location:

Monument Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - La Grange, TX 78945
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, 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.
• Makes sure Nursing Assessment for Physician Calls are completed 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.

• Educational/Training Requirements: Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
• Licensing Requirements: Must be an active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the state of Texas in good standing.
• Experience Requirements: Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.

• Lifting – 1-25 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Lifting – 25-50 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasional, Frequently
• Lifting – 50+ lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Carrying – 1-25 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Carrying – 25-50 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Carrying – 50+ lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs:
  Rarely, Occasionally, Frequently
• Standing:
  Frequently
• Sitting:
  Frequently
• Walking:
  Frequently
• Speaking:
  Frequently
• Driving:
  Frequently
• Balancing/Climbing:
  Frequently
• Stooping/Kneeling:
  Frequently
• Crouching/Crawling:
  Frequently
• Reaching:
  Frequently
• Hearing/Listening:
  Frequently
• Seeing:
  Frequently
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning:
  Frequently