LVN Charge Nurse - $3000 sign-on bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting LVNs on behalf of Elder Care Alliance in Oakland, California.Do you enjoy working with seniors? Do you want to work in a setting where you are valued and appreciated? Mercy Retirement & Care Center is a vibrant retirement community located in Oakland. We provide senior assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to meet a variety of health care needs. We pride ourselves on being a person-centered community and value our employees and residents. To Keep our residents and team members safe, we provide all necessary PPE, and adhere to all infection control requirements including regular testing.About This Career OpportunityA Charge Nurse:Assesses, plans and implements the nursing care of residents within the skilled nursing setting with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.Assesses residents on admission and on a weekly basis as well as when there is a change of condition.Ensures continuity of care of the residents by providing direct care as well as supervising the care given by CNAs and supportive staff members.Follows proper infection control procedures and supervises staff in infection control procedures.Participates in resident and family teaching.Maintains the role of resident advocate with a focus on organization mission and values.Are You Qualified?Here's what you need:Must have current license by the State of California as a licensed nurse.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 RNs/LVNs.Ability to interact with residents, families, coworkers, managers and other departmental personnel in a kind, knowledgeable, professional and friendly manner.Current First Aid Training and Certifications as per Title 22.Must possess effective English verbal and written communication skills with the ability to successfully work in a multi-cultural environment.Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.