LVN Charge Nurse

Heritage Manor Care; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Fontana, CA is seeking a dedicated LVN Charge Nurse to join their clinical team. This role involves assessing incoming patients, administering medications, and ensuring high-quality care standards are met. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of experience in a skilled nursing facility and a current CA LVN license in good standing. The facility promotes a supportive environment for both staff and guests, aligning with their mission to deliver unparalleled hospitality and care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a Skilled Nursing facility as an LVN in California.
• 2-3 years of leadership experience or training desired.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assess incoming patients for admission.
• Perform daily room rounds to ensure care standards.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure prescribed treatments are properly administered by nursing assistants.
• Complete daily required electronic and paper forms accurately.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Current CA LVN license in good standing

Job description

We are a skilled nursing facility looking for dynamic associates to join our clinical team and provide our guests with a care experience that will change their lives! Whether you are just starting your career or have years of experience, and you would like to provide a unique and memorable experience to our guests, we want to meet you! OUR COMPANY MISSION: To inspire hope that contributes to health and well‑being for a unique care experience. We strive to deliver quality of care and unparalleled hospitality to all our guests and team members. Our Service Covenant: Smile - Empathy - Recognition - Voice - Integrity - Care - Experience.

LVN Charge Nurse

• Greet & Assess incoming patients for admission, and follow up on all admissions from previous day.
• Inform nursing personnel of new admissions, weekly admission assessments for new admits 4x weekly.
• Orient new resident/family to facility.
• Review resident's chart for specific treatments, medication orders, diets, etc.
• Verify transportation requirements for following day.
• Review and print labs daily.
• Perform daily room rounds.
• Ensure prescribed treatments are being properly administered by CNAs.
• Notify physicians when resident is involved in an accident or incident or change in status.
• Weekly med room, refrigerator and e‑kit audits for expired medications.
• Perform all nursing duties necessary, such as: Tube feeding, catheterization, suction, changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy and drainage bags, obtain specimens for lab testing, blood sugar monitoring and insulin administration.
• Admit, transfer and discharge as needed.
• Direct the day to day functions of the nursing assistants in accordance with regs and guidelines and in accordance with company culture, standards and expectations -- create an environment of warmth.
• Maintain daily census report and submit to the business office as required.
• Complete and file daily required electronic and paper forms/charts/reports, timely, completely & accurately.
• Follow up on weekend supervisor tasks to ensure completed.
• Prepare and administer medications as ordered by the physician.
• Schedule, attend, lead and ensure all staff is being developed and groomed for success and growth.
• Ensure your facility is fostering and working to retain new staff.
• Report suspected or fraud to the administrator.
• Calculate PPD for the day and adjust schedules as needed.

Requirements

• 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing facility as an LVN in California.
• 2-3 years of leadership experience, or training desired.
• Current CA LVN license in good standing.