LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Elderday - Watsonville, CA 95076

Overview

Salary Range $37.87 - $41.43 Hourly Position Type On-Call Job Shift Hours Vary

Description

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the licensed vocational nurse is responsible for the provision of various participant care activities and related professional services necessary to respond to the need for health and personal care of Elderday participants.

Duties & Responsibilities

Participant Care and Support:

• Administers care and treatment to participants as necessary and reports on this as directed; maintains standard records of work performed.
• Assists participants in maintaining optimal level of health by implementing health screening programs; gives first aid as required.
• Administers medications to participants as needed, documents medications records daily.
• Monitors vital signs (e.g., blood pressure) skin, lung and lower extremity monitoring on regular basis and as needed.
• Monitors blood sugar values on diabetics as ordered; communicates with RNs and physicians as needed.
• Stays up to date on the condition of participants based on objective observation of physiological, emotional and behavioral changes.
• Provides participant education regarding general health improvement, as well as specific medical issues faced by Elderday participants.
• To comply with state and federal regulations for participant-centered care, develops and implements educational programs for the development and evaluation of participants.
• Under the supervision of the RNs, provides direction to the Nursing Assistant.
• Maintains TB and vaccination records as needed for all participants, staff and volunteers.
• Assists in the maintenance of physical activity and exercises, and with activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and, if necessary, showering and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Assists in the daily activities of Elderday program, such as helping with meals and clean up.
• Initiates procedures for emergency based on professional judgment and technological knowledge.
• Participates in the maintenance of a safe, healthful, and clean day care center environment.
• Assists in conducting nursing assessments and reassessments of participants and maintaining up-to-date nursing records.

Professional Conduct:

• Communicates with participants' personal physicians and caregivers as appropriate.
• Treats participants with respect and dignity; maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency.

We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.

UNION: The licensed vocational nurse position is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit

OTHER JOB DETAILS:

• This is a FLSA non-exempt position.
• This position is eligible for a $.40/hr bilingual differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.
• This position requires regular on-site attendance.

Qualifications

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• Knowledge of practices and techniques of vocational nursing
• First aid and sterile techniques
• Medical terminology
• Use and care of nursing equipment and supplies
• Latino cultural medical practices and beliefs

Ability to:

• Apply licensed vocational nursing principles and techniques competently
• Administer medications and injections
• Provide sympathetic care
• Keep accurate records and charts
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles, demonstrating a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of current, valid LVN license.
• Updated CPR certification.
• Fluent bilingual/biliterate Spanish/English preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
• Must pass a TB test before first day of employment.
• Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or be willing to wear a protective face mask during government regulated influenza season.