LVN

Maclayhealth; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with Rx benefits

Dental insurance

Vision care

Paid vacation

Job summary

Maclayhealth in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care under physician orders, within state scope of practice and a collaborative team environment. You will assess patients, administer medications, participate in care planning, supervise LVNs and CNAs, and educate patients and families.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold a valid LVN license in California, and maintain CPR certification with at least 1 year of LVN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LVN
• At least 1 Year of LVN experience
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LVNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing school

Valid California LVN license

CPR certification

Job description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LVN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LVNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident's conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.
• Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.
• Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LVN
• At least 1 Year of LVN experience
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits:

• Medical insurance with Rx benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision care
• Paid vacation