Licensed Vocational Nurse

Front Porch Communities and Services; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Front Porch Communities and Services in Chula Vista, CA, is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a part-time evening shift (Friday and Saturday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.).

You will supervise CNAs and provide quality resident care, coordinate assessments and care plans, administer medications, and ensure safety and compliance with state and federal regulations. Salary ranges from $35.00 to $38.00 per hour, with benefits as applicable; compliance with Equal Opportunity Employer policies is

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in California.
• Vocational School Certification or an Associate’s degree.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations governing nursing care.
• Previous long-term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care and supervise CNAs/nurses aides.
• Coordinate resident assessments and plan of care evaluations.
• Administer medications and nursing interventions as ordered.
• Maintain documentation per Federal and State regulations and company policy.
• Maintain inventory of medical supplies and medications.
• Follow safety protocols and use required PPE.
• Attend mandatory in-service meetings and follow all policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Vocational School Certification

Associate’s degree

Job description

US:CA:Chula Vista | Nursing & Clinical | Part Time, Hourly, < 35.99 hours a week

35.00 - 38.00 USD per hour

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Fredericka Manor Retirement Community is Hiring!

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Part Time: PM Shift, Friday and Saturday (2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)

Pay Range: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Director of Health Services is responsible for supervising CNA's / Nurses Aids to ensure that quality patient care and needs.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse 1
• Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
• Coordinates and performs resident assessments and plan of care evaluations when appropriate
• Coordinates and performs needed treatments, medications or other nursing interventions as indicated by the patient plan of care or as ordered by the physician
• Ensures all needed emergency measures are followed as per facility policy and within standards of nursing practice
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies and medications to meet patient/resident needs
• Ensures that all patient/resident rights are protected
• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal and State regulations and Company policy
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing patient/resident care Follows department safety protocols at all times Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
• Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
• All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills:

• Must be able to understand, follow, support and initiate policies and procedures of the facility.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be able to recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.

Credentials:

• Licensed Vocational Nurse - California

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:

• Vocational School Certification or Associate’s degree

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Essential:

• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations

Nonessential:

• Previous long-term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nursing experience preferred

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.