Nursing - LVN/LPN

Skilled Nursing - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

LVN/LPN Location: Alturas, California Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:00PM x 5 Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension Pay Rate: $52 - $56/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a LVN/LPN for a temporary assignment in Alturas, California. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a LVN/LPN:

• Wear Caribbean Blue scrubs as a dress code requirement • Report to the Director of Nursing (DON) and work in conjunction with physicians, nursing staff, residents, families, and other facility departments • Provide optimum individualized nursing care for residents of the SNF service • Maintain current CA LVN licensure and current BLS/CPR certification • Conduct individualized patient assessments, prioritizing data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs, and notify Charge Nurse and MD of abnormal findings • Develop individualized plans of care reflecting collaboration with other members of the healthcare team • Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician in an accurate and timely manner • Perform assigned clinical tasks accurately, including EKGs, blood draws, and IV starts • Maintain a clean work area and assigned patient rooms; provide fresh drinking water for patients every 4 hours or as needed • Restock storage areas, IV room, and wound cart for the acute floor • Provide individualized patient and family education • Administer medications following facility policy and procedure, ensuring medications are correct, not outdated, in adequate supply, and administered as ordered • Document patient assessment findings, physical and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions, and progress toward problem resolution • Initiate emergency resuscitation measures according to appropriate protocols; respond to emergency situations appropriately and document same in the patient record • Maintain patient, family, and staff confidentiality at all times • Provide care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient and family diversity, preserving autonomy, dignity, and rights • Report patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift • Adhere to standards of safety and infection control in the delivery of patient care • Assist nursing staff in other departments as requested and when qualified • Perform nursing procedures according to facility policy and procedure, utilizing all equipment safely and effectively • Coordinate smooth transfer of patients for procedures or diagnostic tests, AM blood draws, and specimen collection as ordered by the physician • Assist in the orientation of new personnel and in staff education as needed • Follow procedures for medication administration and narcotics control; document medications and nursing care in a timely and accurate manner • Attend annual CPR classes and other in-service education related to the job position; participate in monthly staff meetings • Work under the direction of the charge RN to provide nursing care to acute patients • Adhere to end-of-shift walking rounds at 0630 and 1830 to maintain continuity of care • Create observation, acute, and swing bed charts as needed • Utilize safety measures to prevent infections and accidents; report hazards to proper personnel • Assist with direct patient care as needed; ensure call lights are answered promptly and that nursing care assigned to CNAs is completed and documented per facility policy • Demonstrate professional behavior at all times, both on and off duty as a representative • Demonstrate organizational ability and effective time management • Communicate appropriately, respectfully, and clearly with directors, managers, and coworkers • Maintain strong assessment skills and respond resourcefully in emergency situations • Demonstrate the ability to compile and organize data using Microsoft Office Applications • Answer phone calls, assist the public, and forward calls appropriately in a professional and friendly manner • Demonstrate willingness to work beyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily when necessary • Function independently with personal integrity, flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with other personnel, clients, and support agencies • Complete annual education requirements and maintain regulatory requirements • Wear identification while on duty • Perform other duties as assigned by nursing management

Benefits for a LVN/LPN:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.