Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN

Mviewch; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles is urgently hiring for a hybrid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position. The role involves providing daily nursing care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring compliance with health standards. A valid LVN license, CPR/BLS card, and at least one year of skilled nursing experience are required. Candidates must be proficient in English and able to handle various working conditions.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care to residents.
• Check vital signs and dress wounds.
• Report changes in resident conditions to the nurse supervisor.

Skills

Skilled nursing experience

English language proficiency

Computer skills for data entry

Education

Completion of LVN training

Valid LVN license

Valid CPR and BLS card

IV Certification

Job description

Urgently Hiring for Hybrid Position 7a-3p/ 3p-11p

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that all nursing care is provided in privacy
• Checking vital signs
• Dressing wounds
• Inserting catheters
• 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
• Collecting lab samples
• 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

Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.)

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