LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Community Bridges; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Call

Bilingual differential

Job summary

Community Bridges is seeking an LVN for Elderday in Watsonville, CA. The role requires administering care, medications, and health screenings to participants in a day program setting, with supervision by RNs and the Program Director.

The position is on-call with hours varying and requires on-site attendance. A current LVN license and CPR certification are essential; bilingual Spanish/English is preferred. The organization emphasizes health, dignity, and community access.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of vocational nursing practices and techniques.
• First aid and sterile techniques.
• Medical terminology and nursing equipment.
• Fluent in Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers care and treatment and documents work performed.
• Implements health screening and provides first aid as needed.
• Administers medications and maintains daily medication records.
• Monitors vital signs, skin, lungs, and extremities.
• Monitors blood sugar in diabetics and communicates with RNs/physicians.

Skills

Vocational nursing

First aid

Medical terminology

Bilingual Spanish/English

Record keeping

Education

LVN license

CPR certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Elderday - Watsonville, CA 95076, Position Type: On-Call, Salary Range: $37.87 - $41.43 Hourly, Job Shift: HOURS VARY,

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential.Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life.

DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the licensed vocational nurse is responsible for the provision of various participant care activities and related professional services necessary to respond to the need for health and personal care of Elderday participants.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administers care and treatment to participants as necessary and reports on this as directed; maintains standard records of work performed.
• Assists participants in maintaining optimal level of health by implementing health screening programs; gives first aid as required.
• Administers medications to participants as needed, documents medications records daily.
• Monitors vital signs (e.g., blood pressure) skin, lung and lower extremity monitoring on regular basis and as needed.
• Monitors blood sugar values on diabetics as ordered; communicates with RNs and physicians as needed.
• Stays up to date on the condition of participants based on objective observation of physiological, emotional and behavioral changes.
• Provides participant education regarding general health improvement, as well as specific medical issues faced by Elderday participants.
• To comply with state and federal regulations for participant-centered care, develops and implements educational programs for the development and evaluation of participants.
• Under the supervision of the RNs, provides direction to the Nursing Assistant.
• Maintains TB and vaccination records as needed for all participants, staff and volunteers.
• Assists in the maintenance of physical activity and exercises, and with activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and, if necessary, showering and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Assists in the daily activities of Elderday program, such as helping with meals and clean up.
• Initiates procedures for emergency based on professional judgment and technological knowledge.
• Participates in the maintenance of a safe, healthful, and clean day care center environment.
• Assists in conducting nursing assessments and reassessments of participants and maintaining up-to-date nursing records.

Professional Conduct

• Communicates with participants’ personal physicians and caregivers as appropriate.
• Treats participants with respect and dignity; maintains confidentiality at all times.
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job descriptions are intended to be illustrative only; they are not designed to be restrictive or to define each and every assigned duty and responsibility. In an organization of this nature, each employee is expected to perform such duties as necessary to fulfill the stated goals of the agency.

We screen all applicants, require background checks on final candidates consistent with funding regulation requirements and are a Drug-Free Work Place.

UNION

The licensed vocational nurseposition is represented by the SEIU bargaining unit

OTHER JOB DETAILS

• This is a FLSA non-exemptposition.
• This position is eligible for a $.40/hr bilingual differential after passing a test administered by the Human Resources Department.
• This position requires regular on-site attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS: EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of

• Practices and techniques of vocational nursing
• First aid and sterile techniques
• Medical terminology
• Use and care of nursing equipment and supplies
• Latinocultural medical practices and beliefs

Ability to

• Apply licensed vocational nursing principles and techniques competently
• Administer medications and injections
• Provide sympathetic care
• Keep accurate records and charts
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and lifestyles, demonstrating a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of current, valid LVN license.
• Updated CPR certification.
• Fluent bilingual/biliterate Spanish/English preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
• Must pass a TB test before first day of employment.
• Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or be willing to wear a protective face mask during government regulated influenza season.