LVN Charge Nurse: Lead Care & Rounds

Valley View Care Center; Delano (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi in Delano, CA seeks an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following standards, physician orders, and center policies. The role requires current licensure in California and strong patient-focused care.

Responsibilities include charting and incident reporting, narcotic procedures, monitoring patient conditions, and coordinating with physicians. Nursing management experience is a plus, but not required; willingness to pursue ongoing certification is essential.

Qualifications

• Current LVN/LPN license in practicing state.
• 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

Licensed LVN/LPN

BLS/CPR

Job description

Apploi in Delano, CA seeks an LVN/LPN to provide nursing care within scope of practice, following standards, physician orders, and center policies. The role requires current licensure in California and strong patient-focused care.

Responsibilities include charting and incident reporting, narcotic procedures, monitoring patient conditions, and coordinating with physicians. Nursing management experience is a plus, but not required; willingness to pursue ongoing certification is essential.