Licensed Vocational Nurse

Front Porch Communities and Services; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with company匹配

Flexible spending accounts and health

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership and skills development

Job summary

Front Porch Communities and Services seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse for a full-time day shift in Santa Barbara. You will supervise CNAs and nursing aides to ensure high-quality patient care and meet residents' needs.

Under the direction of Nursing/Health Services Directors, you will coordinate assessments, implement care plans, and perform required nursing interventions and medications, adhering to safety standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed Vocational Nurse in California.
• First Aid and CPR certifications required.
• Associate degree or vocational certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CNAs/Nurses Aides to ensure quality patient care.
• Coordinate resident assessments and care plans.
• Perform nursing interventions and administer medications as ordered.

Skills

Policy adherence

English proficiency

Emergency recognition

Education

Associate's degree or vocational cert

Tools

First Aid certificate

CPR certificate

Job description

US:CA:Santa Barbara | Nursing & Clinical | Full Time, Hourly, 36+ hours a week

35.78 - 42.50 USD per hour

Posted yesterday

Description

LVN Full-Time- Day Shift

Pay Range: $35.78 - $42.50

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

Essential:

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• * 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

Essential:

• * Licensed Vocational Nurse - California
• * First Aid certificate
• * CPR certificate

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• * Vocational School Certification or Associate's degree

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• * 0 Year with knowledge of State and Federal regulations

Nonessential:

• * 0 Year long term care, geriatric and/or rehabilitative nurse

At Front Porch, we believe in supporting our team members both at work and beyond. We offer competitive pay, opportunities for growth, and a variety of benefits and resources designed to support your well-being, financial future, and professional development. Benefit eligibility varies by position, employment type, and plan requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid time off (PTO) and Anniversary Recognition Day
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings account
• Employee Assistance Program: Heart Fund Learn More
• Leadership and skills development opportunities

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.