Nursing LVN (1505)

Overview

Job Location: PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any
REPORTING: The LVN Charge Nurse reports to the Director of Nursing Services.

Responsibilities

• Writes nursing assignments for nursing personnel in his/her assigned unit consistent with their education, preparation and experience and supervises as needed.
• Maintains a current resident care plan for each resident on the assigned unit and monitors and updates as needed.
• Assists with orientation and staff development.
• Assists Director of Nursing Services and/or Nursing Supervisor with evaluation of personnel progress and need for improvement.
• Participates in meetings and conferences as requested.
• Assures that established policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintains the resident health record with accurate and complete documentation.
• Makes daily resident rounds on residents and evaluates resident needs and effectiveness of nursing care provided.
• Transcribes physician orders accurately and promptly.
• Monitors environment and equipment for safety and reports repairs needed.
• Maintains an accurate and safe system of control of all medications including controlled drugs. Ensures that all medications are available and drug-ordering records are accurate.
• Administers medications and treatments as ordered.
• Promotes and practices good restorative nursing to help residents attain their highest level of function possible.
• Review each resident’s orders with physician monthly.
• Accompanies physicians on their visits to residents as needed.
• Informs the physician, Director of Nursing Services and Responsible party immediately of significant changes in resident’s condition.
• Receives and gives appropriate, accurate and concise reports at change of shift.
• Responsible for general operation of the facility after administrative hours and notification of appropriate department head and Administrator should an emergency occur.
• Understands and acts according to Federal, State and Local Regulations for skilled nursing facilities.
• Maintains good rapport and open communication with staff, physicians, families and staff of other departments and the community at large.
• Assures every resident is properly identified by an armband or other acceptable method.
• If unable to be on duty, as assigned, will report at least four hours in advance, except in emergencies.
• Observes the facility dress code.
• Observes Resident Rights at all times.
• Practices and promotes safe work habits.
• Maintains acceptable standards of nursing practice and is in good standing with the licensing board.
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing Services and Administrator.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Possesses a valid and current California LVN License.
• 1-2 years experience in long term care preferred.
• Good physical and mental health.
• Must be able to perform any physical requirement of the position which includes lifting dead weight or unassisted weight of 40 pounds.
• Is capable of following oral and written instructions.
• Have training, knowledge and experience which allows for general supervision of responsibilities.
• IV Certification preferred.