LPN Graduate (Licensed Practical Nurse) - Home Healthcare

Overview Position Type: PRN | Location: Bastrop Lost Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bastrop, TX 78602. The GN Graduate Nurse/GVN Graduate Vocational Nurse, under the supervision of an RN, 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.
Responsibilities During rounds observes, assesses, 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 take 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 RN/LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college
Licensing Must be working toward testing for a Registered Nurse/Vocational Nurse license in the state of Texas
Experience Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred
Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions. The role requires various physical activities including lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, standing, walking, and reaching. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Regency Integrated Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Regency does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.

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