Licensed Vocational Nurse - Compassionate Long-Term Care (PT)

Transforming Age; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Saratoga Retirement Community in Saratoga, CA, part-time LVN position within the Transforming Age family. Provide compassionate care, review resident needs, manage medications, and maintain accurate charting. Join a team focused on excellence and transforming the perception of age.

Requires CA LVN license, 6 months long-term care experience, background and TB checks, and strong communication skills. On-site duties with potential trainings and reports to shift changes.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Cleared Criminal Record clearance through the Department of Social Services prior to presence in the community.
• Health screening and TB test results not older than 6 months.
• Current First Aid Training and Certifications, per Title 22 guidelines.
• A current nursing license issued by the State of California is required.
• Minimum of six months in long term care, home care or related field.
• Demonstrated competence in technical and manual skills according to the scope of practice for RN's/LVN's.
• Working knowledge of computers and typing, sufficient enough to be successful with computerized Point of Care and other systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of aging process and implications of aging in a social setting.
• Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers and employees in a multi-cultural environment.
• Completion of a background check, drug screen, physical, fingerprint, and TB test may be required per state and local guidelines (Title 22).

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate and effective care and treatments to our residents.
• Work with a team of professionals to ensure the residents comprehensive needs are met.
• Review routines, calendar of events and resident needs.
• Ensure medications and supplies are ordered, in stock and counted.
• Ensure all charting and record keeping is accurate and complete.
• Attend meetings, trainings.
• Give a thorough report to oncoming shift.
• Updates 24 hour report.
• Calendars appropriately for upcoming needs.
• Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age, our Culture of Excellence, in all areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

California LVN/LPN license

Job description

Saratoga Retirement Community in Saratoga, CA, part-time LVN position within the Transforming Age family. Provide compassionate care, review resident needs, manage medications, and maintain accurate charting. Join a team focused on excellence and transforming the perception of age.

Requires CA LVN license, 6 months long-term care experience, background and TB checks, and strong communication skills. On-site duties with potential trainings and reports to shift changes.