Licensed Vocational Nurse

Mariner Healthcare; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide patient care under physician orders in a team environment. The LVN will work under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses to support resident health and care plans.

Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting assessments, and supervising CNA staff. The role emphasizes thorough documentation and adherence to state and company policies, with a focus on education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Under the direction of physicians and RNs, LVNs deliver care per orders.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold an LVN license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients via physical exams and relevant testing to determine health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
• Participate in care planning and care coordination.
• Supervise Certified Nursing Assistants and Nursing Assistants.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions to physicians.
• Document assessments and care per standards and policy.
• Educate patients and families on health issues.
• Complete forms and documents per policy and regulations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Care planning

Supervisory duties

Communication with physicians

Documentation

Patient education

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

CPR certification

Job description

*The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

SUMMARY

A Licensed Vocational Nurse provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within the scope of practice as defined by the State. The LVN works under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Valid State licensure as an LVN
• Current CPR certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident's protected health information. Monitors and oversee facility's efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time.

SALARY RANGE: FROM $35.00 to $42.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.