LVN Charge Nurse

La Palma Nursing Center; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

La Palma Nursing Center in Anaheim, CA is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse for a full-time, in-person role. Must hold a CA LVN license and CPR certification, with English proficiency and leadership skills.

The role includes conducting assessments, developing and evaluating care plans, administering medications, and maintaining documentation. You will ensure infection control, safety, and participate in quality assurance with supervision of nursing staff. Overtime and weekend coverage are required.

Qualifications

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active LVN license in California.
• CPR certification required.
• English language proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform resident assessments and develop, implement and evaluate care plans per policies.
• Administer medications and nursing interventions as ordered; notify physician as needed.
• Provide nursing care following infection control standards.
• Follow safety policies during nursing care.
• Maintain documentation per regulations and facility policy.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and medications.
• Participate in meetings and quality assurance activities.
• Meet unit goals by supervising nursing assistants and prioritizing resident needs.
• Evaluate care quality and quantity of nursing services.
• Adhere to guidelines for resolving consumer concerns.

Skills

Assessment

Care plans

Medication administration

Education

LVN license (CA)

Job description

LVN Charge Nurse

Licenses

• LVN (Required)

Certifications

• CPR Certification (Required)

Skills

• Assessment

• Care plans

• Medication administration

Languages

• English (Required)

Job details

Pay

• $35 - $41 an hour

Job type

• Full-time

Shift and schedule

• Overtime

• Weekends as needed

• Rotating weekends

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Full job description

• Perform resident assessments and develop, implement and evaluate care plans as necessary per state, federal, and facility policies.

• Perform treatments-administer medications, and/or implement other nursing interventions as indicated by the resident care plan or as ordered by the physician. Notify doctor timely as needed.

• Provide nursing care in accordance with acceptable infection control standards.

• Follow safety policies while performing nursing care.

• Maintain all documentation as required by federal and state regulations and facility policy.

• Maintain inventory of supplies and/or medications to meet the needs of the resident.

• Participate in assigned meetings and in-services and quality assurance meetings.

• Meet unit work goals through assignment of nursing assistants and resident care needs.

• Evaluate quality and quantity of resident care service by nursing assistants.

• Adhere to facility guidelines for resolving consumer concerns.

Requirements:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in this state.

• Must be currently certified and possess a valid CPR card.

• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and learn concept.

• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.

• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

• Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

• Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of team work and team concept.

• Must possess the ability to lift, push or pull 50 lbs. Also, must possess the ability to bend, kneel or stoop.

Work Location:

In person