Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN

Buena Vista Care Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care center in Anaheim is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide essential nursing care to residents. The position involves monitoring patient health and ensuring compliance with all regulations. Candidates must have valid LVN licensure and experience in a skilled nursing environment.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily nursing care to residents.
• Monitor resident conditions and document progress.
• Ensure adherence to facility policies and infection control.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Decision Making

Teamwork

Education

Completion of LVN training

Valid LVN license

Valid CPR and BLS card

Job description

The purpose of your job position is to provide each resident with routine daily nursing care in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by your supervisors.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will knock before entering each resident’s room. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will be courteous to families and visitors. They will maintain a positive and calm disposition. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, staff and any governmental agency personnel. They will make sound independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will demonstrate patience, initiative and willingness to assist residents that may be difficult. They will relate all pertinent information concerning a resident’s condition to a charge nurse when required. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy

Dressing wounds

Listening to residents and their families

Addressing questions / concerns of residents

Performing accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes

Timely reporting of change in resident’s condition to the nurse supervisor

Assisting and supervising CNAs

Ensuring equipment is in good operating order

Monitoring residents that are at risk for falls

Abiding with all facility policies and procedures including not disclosing user ID codes and passwords

Following Infection and Control policies

Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately

Attending annual facility in-service training programs

Completing other assignments when requested by management

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

Completion of LVN training from accredited school or college

Valid LVN license in good standing

Valid CPR and BLS card

IV Certification is a plus

Qualifications / Experience

Minimum of 1 year of skilled nursing experience preferred

Must be able to speak, read, write and comprehend the English language

Ability to use computer or tablet to enter resident data

Working Conditions

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

May be subjected to odors, dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoking or air contaminants

May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

May be exposed to or handle hazardous chemicals

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Working throughout the nursing areas

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. Lifting more weight up to 100 pounds requires assistance

Ability to read fine print on tablet, progress notes and / or medical labels

• Per California state mandate, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for this position

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