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. 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.
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.
Action
Physical Demands:
Rarely Occasionally Frequently