5+ years of direct care experience with multiple patients/residents; Charge Nurse experience preferred
Nursing degree from an accredited college or completion of an approved LVN program
Current unencumbered LVN license in California
Valid CPR certification
DSD Certificate required
Responsibilities
Demonstrate commitment to the company's mission and ethical standards
Model a positive, professional image and promote teamwork
Ensure fair treatment of all residents with dignity and respect
Uphold residents' personal and property rights during duties
Comply with all company and departmental policies
Utilize regulations and policies to plan and evaluate learning opportunities
Assess personnel's learning needs to align with resident and organizational goals
Benefits
Medical insurance with prescription benefits
Dental insurance
Vision care
Paid vacation
Full Job Description
Provides necessary orientation, educational and learning opportunities within a supportive environment that will assist personnel in gaining knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to perform assigned duties safely and effectively. Monitors the activities of nursing personnel to ensure quality care that complies with state, federal and corporate standards. Directs the infection prevention and control program and its activities in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern such programs, and as may be directed by the Director of Nursing, to ensure that an effective infection prevention and control program is maintained at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates commitment to company's mission, values and standards of ethical behavior.
Models a positive and professional image that emulates the organization's mission and encourages a spirit of cooperation with co-workers. Provides assistance to co-workers and promotes teamwork by sharing information useful to achieving desired results.
Ensures that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect, and their rights are protected at all times.
Respects and upholds all residents' personal and property rights whenever carrying out duties, including knocking before entering a resident's room.
Complies with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
Utilizes regulations, policies, procedures and job descriptions to define, plan, implement and evaluate learning opportunities.
Assesses learning needs of personnel in order to meet the needs of the resident, organization and employee
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS
Must have 5 years experience providing direct care to multiple patients/residents preferred; previous experience as Charge Nurse in Skilled Nursing environment desirable; supervisory experience preferred
Nursing degree from accredited college or graduation from approved LVN program required
Current unencumbered license to practice as an LVN in California
