LVN - La Vida Real

La Vida Real; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 42,051 - 59,891; Full time

Job summary

La Vida Real in El Cajon, California, is looking for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide compassionate care to residents in a community setting. The LVN will supervise resident assistants, perform assessments, and administer medications per physician orders. Candidates must have a current LVN license and at least one year of experience in health or human services. Strong interpersonal, judgment, and leadership skills are essential. This position offers a competitive compensation of $37 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills.
• Initiative, judgment, and leadership skills are required.
• Experience in health, human services, or community services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct resident assistants.
• Perform resident assessments.
• Order and administer medication as prescribed.
• Monitor responses to existing treatment plans.
• Assist with staffing schedules.

Skills

Interpersonal relations skills

Judgment

Leadership skills

Education

Current LVN license

1+ year experience in health or community services

Job description

Job Description

Our community setting is a relaxing change from a hectic hospital. Here at SRG you have a chance to get to know your patients; our residents count on the LVN to provide compassionate care. You will provide residents with nursing services in accordance with physician’s orders. The LVN is responsible for the administration of medications and treatments.

Essential Duties

• Supervise and direct resident assistants.
• Perform resident assessments.
• Order and administer medication and treatments as prescribed by physician.
• Monitor response to existing treatment plans.
• Provide residents with care as needed.
• Assist the Director of Assisted Living with staffing schedules and daily staffing issues.
• Supervise Med Aides and Caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in the health, human services and/or community services field.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal relations skills and capability of relating to a variety of people and personalities. Initiative, judgment, and leadership skills also required.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Senior Resource Group is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, and we prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not to limited, respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Completing an application does not guarantee that you will be offered a position.

Note to Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of Senior Resource Group unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular office in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Compensation

$37-$37