Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Skilled Nursing

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Skilled Nursing 1 year experience monitoring and caring for clients/residents preferred License and Certifications: Must possess a current unencumbered State of California license American Heart Association BLS Other Qualifications Required: Ability to communicate clearly in both oral and written forms using the English language. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents, patients, physicians, peers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Neat/professional appearance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrate competence in taking vital signs, body systems assessments, giving enemas, measuring I & O’s accurately, and recording results accurately and legibly. Respond to patient needs and requests promptly. Must demonstrate proficiency in administering medications using standard methods. Extensive knowledge of the use of equipment and other medical supplies. Evaluate equipment and apply the latest techniques. Maintain a positive and caring relationship with patients, residents, families, and co-workers. Care for the geriatric patient demonstrating clinical skills and knowledge of the aging process. Comply with established procedures. Support and promote safety standards, identify risk situations, and intervene appropriately. Ensuring that utility rooms are maintained in a neat and orderly fashion. Adhere to infection control policies and protocols, medication and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Maintain current knowledge of universal precautions in dealing with potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Initiate and maintain confidentiality, privacy, and safety for all patients. Monitor CNAs’ to ensure compliance with Hospital and HIPPA policies and procedures as they apply to privacy. Provide timely and accurate information to staff for the next shift. Monitor staff performance to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures regarding patient care. Conduct in-service training. May assist in administering the annual competency testing program. Coordinate MDS activities and reviews. Facilitate interdisciplinary rounds/meetings to identify and resolve patient/family-related issues that may affect the discharge outcome. Maintain the Compliance Matrix (DHS Survey Preparation) ensuring that all information is available. Schedule Care Plan conferences. Monitor all admissions to ensure compliance with established procedures and protocols and conduct follow-up reviews for QA purposes. Identify patient/family discharge needs and provide support services and/or referrals to support services and agencies as required. Order equipment for home use and initiate follow-up calls to monitor patient condition. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Additional Information: Position Type: Full Time Shift: 12 hours, Day or Night Shifts Available #J-18808-Ljbffr