LVN 8hr Shifts

Almond View Care Center; Williams (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Almond View Care Center in a rural northern California community is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following physician orders and center policies. The role emphasizes patient monitoring, accurate charting, and timely response to changes in condition.

The successful candidate will hold an active LVN/LPN license in California, maintain BLS/CPR certification, and participate in narcotic control, incident reporting, and collaboration with physicians during

Qualifications

• Active LVN/LPN license in California.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient observation

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Almond View Care Center is located in a rural northern California community with good survey history.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to acquire one.
• Experience in nursing management is preferred but not required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows established procedure for charting and incident reporting.
• Follows company procedures for narcotic counting, pharmacy orders, and restraint reduction.
• Documents any change in patient's conditions including but not limited to nutritional problems, infections, skin conditions, weight loss or any other noticeable changes.
• Utilizes the Quality Life Manual for identification, placement, and monitoring of patients in the appropriate programs.
• Document and notify applicable departments of any patient's room changes, LOA, new admits, or discharges.
• Makes rounds with physicians when necessary.