Licensed Vocational Nurse

Colonial-Gardens-Nursing-Home; Pico Rivera (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Gardens Nursing Home in California seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct resident care under RN supervision. You will administer medications, monitor status, and help develop care plans.

We value compassionate, team-oriented clinicians with strong clinical skills and communication. This full-time role offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within our skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

• California LVN license valid and current.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in skilled nursing, acute care, or inpatient rehab/behavioral health.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, planning and care delivery.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including administering medications and monitoring vitals.
• Assist with developing and implementing individualized care plans based on residents' needs.
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists and other team members.
• Ensure documentation and charting are accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
• Educate residents and families about healthcare needs and treatments.
• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.
• Adhere to facility policies, procedures and regulations governing nursing care.

Skills

Nursing clinical skills

Patient care

Assessment & planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

We seek an experienced, compassionate, skilled Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team at a Skilled Nursing Facility. As an LVN, you will be responsible for providing direct nursing care to our residents under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) and ensuring that the facility meets all applicable regulations and standards.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including administering medications and treatments, monitoring vital signs, and assessing and documenting changes in their condition.

• Assist with developing and implementing individualized care plans based on residents' needs and goals.

• Coordinate care with other healthcare team members, including physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.

• Ensure that all documentation and charting are accurate, complete, and up-to-date.

• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.

• Educate residents and families about their healthcare needs and treatments.

• Respond to emergencies and provide first aid as needed.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations governing nursing care in the facility.

Qualifications:

• Valid and current LVN license in the state of California

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Minimum of 1-year experience in a skilled nursing facility, acute care setting, or in-patient rehabilitation, or in-patient behavioral health setting

• Strong clinical skills, including assessment, planning, and implementation of nursing care

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

We are committed to providing high-quality care to our residents and believe our staff is our most valuable asset. As an LVN at our facility, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our residents and their families. Our organization offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.