Mercy Retirement and Care Center - on-call LVN

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Mercy Retirement & Care Center has been at the forefront of senior care for more than 150 years. Situated on our lush campus in Oakland, we provide assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of healthcare needs. We provide exceptional, person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for our residents.

Our Culture of Excellence is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and a commitment to the well-being of both our residents and our team members. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team! This role is a vital part in the care of our residents and to be a valued member of our community! We look forward to learning more about how, together, we can Transform the Perception of Age!

Our Licensed Practical Nurses:

• Provide compassionate and effective care and treatments to our residents.
• Work with a team of professionals to ensure the residents comprehensive needs are met.
• Review routines, calendar of events and resident needs
• Ensure medications and supplies are ordered, in stock and counted
• Ensure all charting and record keeping is accurate and complete
• Attend meetings, trainings
• Give a thorough report to oncoming shift.
• Updates 24 hour report.
• Calendars appropriately for upcoming needs.
• Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age, our Culture of Excellence, in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed!

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications, per Title 22 guidelines.
• A current nursing license issued by the State of California is required.
• Minimum of six months in long term care, home care or related field.
• Demonstrated competence in technical and manual skills according to the scope of practice for RN's/LVN's.
• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers and employees in a multi-cultural environment.
• Completion of a background check, drug screen, physical, fingerprint, and TB test may be required per state and local guidelines (Title 22).

Physical Requirements:

• On occasion, may need to push/pull/support up to 75lbs.