LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sunnyside Nursing Post-Acute CareCentrally located in Torrance, California, Sunnyside Nursing and Post-Acute Care provides sub-acute nursing care, rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, and long-term care. Our compassionate staff offers individualized care plans for each resident to ensure personalized care is provided to all our patients with a goal to return home.Our team of qualified professionals provides compassionate care by:Maintaining high medical integrityFostering a team spirit among staffCreating friendly, beautiful surroundings for our residents and their visitorsWe understand the importance of creating a comfortable and nurturing atmosphere, whether residents stay for short-term treatment or long-term care.Job Description, Includes but not limited to:Deliver high quality care and great customer service to residents, families, and visitors of Sunnyside Nursing and Post Acute CareMed-Pass/ Meds Administration in accordance with the "five rights" medications as ordered by the physicianDocument care and treatment under Nurses notes consistent with the plan of careVerify that assigned residents' care plans accurately reflect appropriate goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on resident needs as related to transfer/discharge goalsComplete and file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge using EMRChart all reports of accidents/incidents and changes of conditions involving residents per established procedures and complete any necessary facility reports. Report all discrepancies noted concerning physician's orders, diet change, charting error, etc., to the Nurse SupervisorVerify that an adequate supply of floor stock medications, supplies, and equipment is on hand to meet the nursing needs of the residents. Report needs to the Nurse SupervisorOrder prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment as necessary, and in accordance with established policies.Oversee and assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to assure the continuity of the residents' total regimen of careSupervise Certified Nursing Assistants to verify they provide high quality care to meet the resident's physical and emotional needs and assure they are following their respective job dutiesAdditional tasks as requested by supervisor