Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Details Job Location: Richardson, TX 75082 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. Essential Functions 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 Qualifications (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 Lifting- 1-25 lbs – frequently Lifting- 25-50 lbs – frequently Lifting- 50+ lbs – frequently Carrying- 1-25 lbs – frequently Carrying- 25-50 lbs – frequently Carrying- 50+ lbs – frequently Pushing/Pulling- 1-25 lbs – frequently Pushing/Pulling- 25-50 lbs – frequently Pushing/Pulling- 50+ lbs – frequently Sliding/Transferring- 1-25 lbs – frequently Sliding/Transferring- 25-50 lbs – frequently Sliding/Transferring- 50+ lbs – 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 Physical demands are representative and not exhaustive; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Remington Transitional Care Center