Licensed Vocational Nurse

About the Role

The LVN Charge Nurse is responsible for delivering quality resident care, promoting their physical, mental, and psychological well-being based on assessments and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Observing, assessing, documenting, and reporting resident conditions during rounds
• Implementing care plans and administering prescribed medications
• Conducting physician rounds and recording visits
• Performing narcotic reconciliation between shifts
• Monitoring resident changes and taking appropriate action
• Supervising and overseeing aides
• Initiating incident and discharge reports
• Completing nursing assessments before physician calls
• Communicating with residents' contacts about status updates or changes
• Handling special projects as assigned by leadership

Qualifications

• Completion of an LVN program at an accredited institution
• Active LVN license in good standing in Texas
• Preferred experience in a skilled nursing facility

Physical Demands

Must be able to perform essential functions, including communication and physical tasks such as lifting, transferring, standing, walking, and reaching, with accommodations available for disabilities if needed.