AM LVN Nurse — Expert SNF Care & Med Admin

Brookside Care Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookside Care Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time LPN/LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies. A CA license is required and you will participate in infection control and quality improvement initiatives.

You will administer medications and treatments in a timely manner, document orders, and coordinate with physicians during rounds. The role includes patient and family education and adherence to state and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold active LPN or LVN license in California.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of Infection Control Manual.
• Participates in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
• Uses the Quality Life Manual for patient placement and monitoring.
• Notifies other Departments of patient changes (room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge).
• Conducts family and patient education.
• Administers medications timely and per facility policy.
• Administers treatments timely and per facility policy.
• Receives, transcribes, and carries out physician orders as allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing care

Education

Active LPN/LVN license (California)

Job description

Brookside Care Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a full-time LPN/LVN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies. A CA license is required and you will participate in infection control and quality improvement initiatives.

You will administer medications and treatments in a timely manner, document orders, and coordinate with physicians during rounds. The role includes patient and family education and adherence to state and federal guidelines.