Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Broadway-Healthcare-Center; San Gabriel (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadway-Healthcare-Center is seeking an LVN to provide routine nursing care to residents in a California facility. You will perform essential nursing duties, monitor vital signs, and ensure privacy and high-quality care in collaboration with the nursing team.

The role requires LVN training and a valid license, CPR/BLS certification, and the ability to work with residents, their families, and staff while maintaining accurate records. This position is on-site and requires English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Completion of LVN training from accredited school or college.
• Valid LVN license in good standing.
• CPR and BLS certification are required.
• IV Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine daily nursing care to residents in accordance with federal, state, and local standards and facility policies.
• Check vital signs and monitor residents’ conditions and respond to changes.
• Dress wounds and insert catheters when required.
• Supervise CNAs and ensure privacy and professional conduct in care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed charting of resident progress notes.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Nursing care

Patient communication

Education

LVN training

LVN license

CPR and BLS

IV certification

Job description

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

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