Lead LVN Nurse - Long-Term Care Unit

Rockport Healthcare Services; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Novato, CA is seeking a Charge Nurse licensed RN/LVN to supervise a nursing unit, coordinate daily administrative duties, schedules, and resident care assignments under the Director of Nursing.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, the ability to guide staff, ensure compliance with policies and infection control, and provide high-quality patient care while coordinating admissions, transfers, and rounds.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school or approved RN/LVN program.
• Current nursing license in good standing with the State license board.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility and oversight of an assigned nursing unit including assignment and coordination of nursing care.
• Provide supervision and support for nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and the resident’s acuity.
• Monitor for compliance of facility approved procedures and policies as well as regulations set forth by state and federal agencies
• Maintains overall shift operation in a safe, efficient, and effective matter.
• Coordinates resident admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Makes daily resident rounds to interview physical and emotional status and to implement any required nursing interventions.
• Routinely observes and guides direct patient care staff for appropriate technique and adherence to facility policies and procedures.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary care plan meetings and contributes to the individualized person-centered plan of care for each resident.
• Ensures that all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Ensures that required documentation is complete and is in compliance with regulations and standards as well as policies and procedures
• Assists with special projects or other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
• Communicates with patients and families promptly regarding treatment and care.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other department supervisors and staff.
• Meets with unit personnel to identify and correct problem areas, and/or the improvement of services.
• Reviews and evaluates assigned personnel and makes written evaluations to the Director of Nursing and/or designee.
• Coordinates Nursing service with other departments and nursing units.
• Assures that all personnel follow infection control practices and aseptic techniques when isolation procedures become necessary.
• Follows coaching and progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Present professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Functions as a role model to staff.
• Treats residents/family members with dignity and respect.
• Responds to resident and family concern(s) and assists in resolving grievances.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical judgment

CPR certified

English proficiency

Supervision

Education

RN or LVN license

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in Novato, CA is seeking a Charge Nurse licensed RN/LVN to supervise a nursing unit, coordinate daily administrative duties, schedules, and resident care assignments under the Director of Nursing.

The role requires strong leadership, communication and organizational skills, the ability to guide staff, ensure compliance with policies and infection control, and provide high-quality patient care while coordinating admissions, transfers, and rounds.