Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Full Time: NOC Shift, Sunday - Thursday 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Friday and Saturday Off)

Pay Range: $40.00 - $43.00 per hour

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Director of Health Services is responsible for supervising CNA's / Nurses Aids to ensure that quality patient care and needs.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
- Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
- Coordinates and performs resident assessments and plan of care evaluations when appropriate
- Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient plan of care or as ordered by the physician
- Ensures all needed emergency measures are followed as per facility policy and within standards of nursing practice
- Maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications to meet patient/resident needs
- Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected
- Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy
- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing patient/resident care Follows department safety protocols at all times Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
- Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
- Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility.
* Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
* Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Licensed Vocational Nurse - California
* First Aid certificate
* CPR certificate

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Vocational School Certification or Associate's degree

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Working knowledge of State and Federal regulations
* 1+ years long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse experience preferred

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).