Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Sequoia Living; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employer-paid medical, dental & vision

Job summary

Sequoia Living is hiring an LVN to provide direct and indirect resident care, ensuring safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and prevention of disease. The role includes supervising CNAs, maintaining records, and coordinating care with the physician.

Shifts are TH-Sat AM and Sun 11AM-7PM. Applicants must have a California LVN license and BLS. Sequoia Living offers competitive pay and benefits, with growth opportunities within a Bay Area nonprofit.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current California LVN license and BLS certification.
• Gerontological nursing experience desirable.
• May supervise CNAs in absence of RN or Nurse Manager.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments.
• Directs CNAs in performance of their duties.
• Maintains medical records and charts summaries.
• Plans resident care activities per Service Plan and participates in the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as shift Charge Nurse as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Nursing theory knowledge

Lift 50 pounds

Education

California LVN license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

We are hiring an LVN who can work TH-Sat AM shift and Sun 11AM-7PM. This individual provides direct and indirect resident care services that ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of residents; includes the performance of disease prevention and restorative measures. If you are also excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!

What You Will Do:

• Develops short- and long-term goals and objectives in consultation with community management and consistent with Sequoia Living Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Commitment to Inclusion. Fosters an environment of employee engagement and resident satisfaction.
• Administers medications and treatments as directed. Responds to emergency situations and provides care.
• Directs Certified Nursing Assistants in performance of work.
• Maintains medical records as required.
• Provides direct care, reorders residents' medications, charts summaries and other pertinent information, communicates status during shift change, checks supplies, and maintains equipment.
• Reports all sudden changes to the physician immediately.
• Assists in the planning of resident care activities based upon the Service Plan.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as shift Charge Nurse as assigned.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Why Work Here:

• $42.51 - $49.95/hr
• For individuals who work more than 30 hrs/week, employer-paid medical, dental & vision, 18 days PTO + 8 holidays, 403(b) with employer contribution, tuition assistance, referral bonuses, employee discounts, and growth opportunities.

Who You Are:

• You enjoy working with people and have interpersonal skills.
• You can use tact and courtesy in dealing with residents under sometimes trying conditions. You can show patience and understanding.
• You like your days to be varied, can handle a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind working under pressure.
• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Sensitivity and understanding of issues related to aging. Patience and tact in dealing with the elderly. Judgment in order to recognize sudden changes regarding medical conditions. Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written English communication skills.
• Ability to perform work that requires continual standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting of at least 50 pounds.
• Current valid California LVN license and Basic Life Support certification. Previous gerontological nursing experience is desirable.
• May supervise CNAs in absence of RN or Nurse Manager.

Who We Are: Founded in 1958, Sequoia Living is a Bay Area-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing older adults with stimulating, joyful living environments and services that support and enrich their lives. Throughout our six decades as a nonprofit serving Bay Area seniors, we’ve learned the importance of connection and collaboration when it comes to providing resources for healthy aging. From our Life Plan Community to safe affordable housing, engaging senior centers, and a purpose-filled volunteer program, we provide friendly environments where people can explore and discover what it means to grow stronger, wiser, and more joyful.

Sequoia Living is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiantive Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.