Licensed Vocational Nurse

Northgate PostAcute Care; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northgate PostAcute Care in San Rafael, CA is seeking a self-motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse for a direct-hire, full-time role. You will provide direct patient care, participate in care planning, and support nursing staff.

The LVN will assist physicians, monitor care delivered by unlicensed staff, document in EMR, and promote a safe, collaborative patient environment.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license in CA.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Patient evaluation, care planning and direct patient care.
• Monitors care provided by unlicensed staff.
• Uses electronic medical records per business processes.
• Performs drug count at start/end of shift and as needed.
• Assists physician in rounds and patient exams.
• Coordinates with departments to ensure timely, patient-centered care.

Skills

LVN license CA

CPR certification

Observation & communication

Job description

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking to hire a self-motivated, efficient, responsibleLicensed Vocational Nursefor a large established company within the Medical-Skilled Nursing Industry with many growth opportunities. This is a direct hire: Full Time position for a great company. If you have a passion for healthcare, this is the right opportunity for you!

OurLVNcontributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

What You'll Do:

• Patient Evaluation, Care Planning, Provision of Direct Patient Care:
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:
• Uses electronic medical record according to the Business Processes;
• Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;
• Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;
• Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
• Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;
• Performs other duties as requested.

What You'll Bring:

• Current LVN license in the state of CA
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication.