Licensed Vocational Nurse - Prn

Job Details:

Job Location:

Weslaco Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Weslaco, TX 78596. Position Type: PRN. Job Category:
Nurse.

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.

• 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 the 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 described include lifting (1–25 lbs, 25–50 lbs, 50+ lbs), carrying, pushing/pulling, sliding/transferring, standing, sitting, walking, speaking, driving, balancing/climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, hearing/listening, seeing, turning, twisting, and leaning. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.