LVN Charge Nurse

Company: Regency Integrated Health Services
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

*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 observe, assess, documents, and report resident condition/changes* Assures implementation of care plans as directed* Administers medications as prescribed* Conduct rounds with physicians 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 residents 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 AdministratorQualifications*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*The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.ActionRarelyOccasionallyFrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbsX Carrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbsX Carrying - 50+ lbsX Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSittingX Walking XSpeaking XDrivingX Balancing/ClimbingX Stooping/KneelingX Crouching/CrawlingX Reaching X Hearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning XJob Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* 401(k) matching* Dental insurance* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Life insurance* Paid time off* Referral program* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceMedical Specialty:* Geriatrics* Primary Care* SurgeryPhysical Setting:* Long term care* Nursing home* Rehabilitation centerSupplemental Pay:* Differential pay* Overtime payAbility to Relocate:* Corpus Christi, TX 78405: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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