Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

*Growing Our Nursing Team to Enhance Patient Care and Provide a Work Environment that Makes a Difference.

Competitive Salary

POSITION SUMMARY:

The LVN implements the established plan of care for each assigned group of resident's. Responsibilities include total care for ill and dependent residents, administration of medications, performance of treatments, provision of resident/family education as directed, and maintenance of a record of the care provided.

RESPONSIBLE TO:

This position reports to the Director of Nursing (DON)

FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions
• Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and community information
• Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property
• Must be able to key information into computer systems
• Proficiently provides care in emergency situations and follows established emergency procedures and practices
• Maintain knowledge of, and implement resident care activities to promote, maintain, and/or restore health for assigned residents
• Assure that the rights of residents are respected and maintained by allowing for privacy and dignity in the provision of care
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills with residents, families, physicians, additional healthcare providers, and co-workers
• Timely, accurately, and thoroughly prepare documentation in a manner that conforms to prescribed style and format, and to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business facility
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
LVN graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
License: Current, valid LVN licensure to practice in the state
Current BCLS certification

Language Skills:

• Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language

PHYSICAL CAPACITIES: (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices)

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination
• Must be able to stand for and walk for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Requires infrequent lifting of weight up to 100 pounds with assistance
• Frequent pushing and pulling of carts and transporting residents
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.