Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse License in good standing
Minimum one year of direct nursing care experience with elderly and chronically ill patients
Familiarity with Title 22 and OBRA Regulations
Strong communication skills for interacting with families and healthcare teams
Ability to perform IV therapy and other nursing procedures within LVN scope
Responsibilities
Assist RN supervisor and oversee CNA care to ensure quality resident care
Communicate with physicians regarding changes in resident conditions and treatment orders
Notify family members of changes in resident conditions and obtain informed consents
Perform IV therapy, tube feedings, and other nursing procedures accurately
Provide direct resident care including bathing, grooming, and repositioning
Accept additional responsibilities during emergencies to maintain care quality
Complete infection prevention training if designated as Infection Preventionist Designee
Benefits
Flexible per diem schedule
Opportunity for professional development in infection prevention
Supportive team environment focused on quality care
Engagement in direct patient care with a focus on elderly populations
Full Job Description
Schedule: Per Diem Schedule
Wage: 37.50-41/ hour
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The LVN is responsible for the overall nursing care/service on their shift, including the accurate and timely administration of medications, treatments, documentation and emergency calls, as indicated.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES:
Assists the RN supervisor and /or supervises and oversees the direct care of the residents being provided by the CNA's on their shift in order to maintain quality resident care
The LVN will be responsible to assist the RN supervisor with contacting resident's attending physicians for change of condition, new admission orders, discharge orders and all necessary changes in medication and treatment orders. They are responsible for notifying resident family members/surrogate decision makers of changes in condition, changes in medication and treatment orders, obtaining informed consents, developing resident care plans, accurate and timely documentation of all physician, resident, family member/surrogate decision maker communication. Ability to respond quickly, calmly and professionally to medical emergencies. Knowledgeable of state and federal regulations.
Knowledgeably and skillfully performs Intravenous therapy with in the LVN scope of practice, tube feedings, oxygen administration and related procedures, catheterizations, suctioning and dressing changes. Accurately carries out medication administration and treatment procedures. Assists with direct resident care, such as bathing, grooming, transferring, repositioning as needed. Willing to accept additional responsibilities in emergency situations to ensure quality resident care is maintained.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Infection Preventionist Duties; if chosen by the DSD to assist with infection prevention as the Infection Preventionist Designee, (IPD), the licensed nurse will complete infection prevention training and obtain a certificate of completion. The IPD will work 20 hours a week on the management of infection prevention, surveillance and education of staff, residents and visitors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse License in good standing with the LVN Board of Nursing
Must have at least one-year of experience with providing direct nursing care to the elderly and chronically ill patients preferably in a skilled nursing facility
Must have knowledge regarding Title 22 and OBRA Regulations
