Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) needed ASAP

FullShift Staffing, LLC; Oroville (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide exceptional nursing care and support to patients. This role involves administering medications, conducting patient education, and ensuring compliance with infection control standards. The ideal candidate will possess a valid LVN license in California and have experience in long-term care. Join a team that values quality improvement and patient well-being, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about nursing and want to contribute to a caring environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as LVN in California or compact state.
• One year of nursing management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments according to facility policy.
• Conduct family and patient education regarding care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Family Education

Infection Control

Quality Improvement

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Nursing Management Experience

Tools

Point Click Care

Job description

Objective

Provides nursing care within scope of practice to ensure patient’s needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal and local guidelines.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.
2. Understands, participates and assists in implementing the Quality Improvement Program.
3. Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
4. Notifies other Departments of patient changes, i.e., room changes, LOA, new admits, discharge, etc.
5. Conducts family and patient education.
6. Demonstrates the ability to administer medications timely and according to facility policy.
7. Demonstrates the ability to administer treatments timely and according to facility policy.
8. Demonstrates ability to receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if allowed by Nurse Practice Act.
9. Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Qualifications

1. Currently licensed as LVN in state California, if contract is in the state of California. Have a compact license if working in a Compact state.
2. One-year prior nursing management experience preferred.
3. Long term care experience.
4. Point Click Care charting experience.