- During rounds observes, assess, 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 takes 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
- Has completed an LVN program at an accredited vocational school or college.
- Must be working toward testing for Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state of Texas.
- Experience working in a skilled nursing facility is preferred.
gvn (52676) - Rio Grande City, United States - Regency Integrated Health Services
Description
Job DetailsLevel:
Entry
Job Location:
Rio Grande City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Rio Grande City, TX
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range:
Undisclosed
Job Shift: 6am-6pm Shift
Job Category:
Nurse
Description
Primary Responsibilities
The GVN Graduate Vocational Nurse, under the supervision of 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.
Educational/Training Requirements
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.
Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently Lifting lbs X Lifting lbs X Lifting - 50+ lbs X Carrying lbs X Carrying lbs X Carrying - 50+ lbs X Pushing/Pulling lbs X Pushing/Pulling lbs X Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X Sliding/Transferring lbs X Sliding/Transferring lbs X Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X Standing X Sitting X Walking X Speaking X Driving X Balancing/Climbing X Stooping/Kneeling X Crouching/Crawling X Reaching X Hearing/Listening X Seeing X Turning/Twisting/Leaning X
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 appropriate law.
All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.