LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, LVN

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionObjectiveProvides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines.Principal ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.Conducts family and patient education.Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy.Demonstrates the ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy.Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice ActMakes rounds with physicians when necessary.QualificationsCurrently licensed as LVN in state of CaliforniaOne-year prior nursing management experience preferred, not required.LONG TERM CARE EXPERIENCEPOINT CLICK CARE CHARTING EXPERIENCE FullShift Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.