Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) (85539)

Job Details Job Location: Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehab Center - Austin, TX 78748 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: 6pm - 6am Shift 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, 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. Must complete 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. Qualifications 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 The role involves regular lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, sliding/transfer of residents and equipment, with weights ranging from 1 to 50+ lbs. The employee must frequently stand, sit, walk, speak, drive, balance, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, hear, listen, see, turn, and twist while performing duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr Regency Integrated Health Services