CHARGE NURSE (RN/LVN) (75945)

Primary Responsibilities During rounds, observe, assess, document, and report resident condition and changes. Assure implementation of care plans as directed. Administer 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 take necessary action per facility policies and procedures. Oversee and monitor aides. Initiate and complete Incident and Accident Reports per facility policy. Discharge residents per facility policy. 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 Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Frequently Lifting – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Lifting – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Lifting – 25-50 lbs – Frequently Lifting – 50+ lbs – Rarely Lifting – 50+ lbs – Occasionally Lifting – 50+ lbs – Frequently Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Frequently Carrying – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Carrying – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Carrying – 25-50 lbs – Frequently Carrying – 50+ lbs – Rarely Carrying – 50+ lbs – Occasionally Carrying – 50+ lbs – Frequently Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Frequently Pushing/Pulling – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – 25-50 lbs – Frequently Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs – Rarely Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs – Occasionally Pushing/Pulling – 50+ lbs – Frequently Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Occasionally Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Frequently Sliding/Transferring – 1-25 lbs – Rarely Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs – Occasionally Sliding/Transferring – 25-50 lbs – Frequently Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs – Rarely Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs – Occasionally Sliding/Transferring – 50+ lbs – Frequently Standing – Rarely Sitting – Rarely Walking – Rarely Speaking – Rarely Driving – Rarely Balancing/Climbing – Rarely Stooping/Kneeling – Rarely Crouching/Crawling – Rarely Reaching – Rarely Hearing/Listening – Rarely Seeing – Rarely Turning/Twisting/Leaning – Rarely #J-18808-Ljbffr Southpark Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center