Licensed Vocational Nurse - Resident Care Lead

Rockport Healthcare Services; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in California seeks a licensed nurse to provide supervised nursing care in a long-term care setting. You will admit, orient, and monitor residents, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians to maintain residents' well-being.

Expect to document thoroughly, report changes promptly, and participate in infection control and quality assurance activities. CPR certification and California licensure are required for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved LVN program.
• Current nursing licensure in good standing with the State licensing board.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide quality patient care following standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to identify and report problems, use initiative and good judgment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of nursing principles and practices to ensure quality care.
• Willingness to work with professional and non-professional personnel; proficient in English.
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care as prescribed within legal scope and standards of care.
• Administer professional services to support residents' highest practicable well-being.
• Admit, transfer, and discharge residents per policy.
• Orient new residents and families as needed.
• Give/receive nursing reports at shift change and review daily assignments.
• Maintain clean and safe unit environment for resident comfort.
• Conduct daily rounds to observe residents' status.
• Record care information accurately in medical records.
• Develop, review, and update resident Plans of Care as needed.
• Notify physicians and guardians of significant changes in resident condition.
• Assist in rounds with attending physician and administer medications as ordered.
• Complete required documentation and report adverse reactions to treatments.
• Submit orders and arrange diagnostic/therapeutic services as ordered.
• Participate in infection control and QA programs.
• Supervise CNAs and assist in staffing and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Licensed Nurse

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

English Proficiency

Education

RN/LVN Education

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services in California seeks a licensed nurse to provide supervised nursing care in a long-term care setting. You will admit, orient, and monitor residents, administer medications, and collaborate with physicians to maintain residents' well-being.

Expect to document thoroughly, report changes promptly, and participate in infection control and quality assurance activities. CPR certification and California licensure are required for this on-site role.