Job Description**$2,500 retention bonus for this position; distributed incrementally during the 1st 12 months of employment**
You will enjoy:- $2,500 retention bonus for full time employees; distributed incrementally
- $0 employee cost share for medical insurance
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- $5,000 Education Scholarship
- Tuition reimbursement program
- An employee appreciation bonus, which is funded by our residents
- Now offering DailyPay!
- Life insurance
- 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
- PTO and paid holidays
- Pet insurance
- AFLAC
- Long-term disability insurance
- An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!
- Monthly Employee Engagement Activities
Who you are:-Current licensure by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Examiners
-One year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse as a staff nurse in an acute care setting is desirable.
-Two years in long-term care with prior charge nurse experience preferred
Job Summary:Provides basic therapeutic, restorative, and preventive care to residents who have common, well-defined health problems. Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team members including the resident and the responsible party by contributing to resident assessments and resident care plans. Interacts productively with physicians, families, residents, other department personnel, consultants, ancillary service providers, and community agencies. Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of unlicensed personnel assigned to work with him/her in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility. Performs duties effectively with minimum supervision. Practices within the legal definition of the California Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Act. Is accountable for own practice and for the nursing care delegated to unlicensed health care providers. Is knowledgeable of and compliant with the federal and state regulations applicable to a practice setting.
Essential Job Duties:-Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Contributes to resident assessments and care plans
-Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in coordination with other disciplines. Utilizes information at hand to complete the process of admission, transfer, or discharge
-Coordinates nursing services with facility and community resources
-Receives, documents, and implements physician orders
-Orders and administers medications, performs treatments, schedules tests, and other diagnostic work as ordered by physicians
-Assures that residents receive the prescribed diets. Reports resident weight variations and implements nutritional interventions as appropriate
-Documents weekly assessments focusing on care plan goal achievements following facility schedule and also documents significant occurrences in a timely manner
-Demonstrates ability to assist residents in achieving and maintaining the highest level of independence. Supervises staff and encourages resident independence and autonomy
Rate of Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour
Shift: NOC 7:00pm - 7:00am
Additional pay differentials of $1.25 per hour for the PM shift and $1.50 per hour for the NOC shift - Eligible for OT
All Employees must be able to pass background checks (fitness for duty physical, fingerprinting, employment references) as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community require that we ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status.
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