LVN All Shifts

Mariner Healthcare; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 52,349,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide patient care under physician orders in a collaborative, team-based setting. The LVN will work under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses to deliver high-quality nursing services.

The role requires assessing patients, administering medications, participating in care planning, supervising CNAs and nursing assistants, and documenting in accordance with policy and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse with active LVN license.
• CPR certification active and current.
• Credentialed nursing education from accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by physical examination and diagnostic tests.
• Administers medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Participates in care planning and documents care activities.
• Supervises CNAs and Nursing Assistants.
• Communicates with physicians about patient status changes.
• Maintains privacy and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Educates patients and families on health-related issues.
• Completes required forms per policy and regulations.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Valid State licensure as an LVN

Current CPR certification

Job description

SUMMARY

A Licensed Vocational Nurse provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within the scope of practice as defined by the State. The LVN works under the direction of physicians and Registered Nurses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LPNs and 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.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• Valid State licensure as an LVN
• Current CPR certification

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Certified Nursing Assistants, Nursing Assistants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. Employee will occasionally assist to lift and / or transfer patients weighing between 100 to 250 pounds. Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s protected health information. Monitors and oversee facility’s efforts to comply with company policies, procedures and state and federal law. By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to the confidentiality of residents’ protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job duties may be altered from time to time.

SALARY RANGE: $30.00 to $38.00 PER HOUR DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.