LVN: Lead Patient Care & Team Collaboration

North Starr PostAcute Care; Turlock (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

North Starr PostAcute Care in California is seeking a self-motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse for a direct-hire, full-time position within our Medical–Skilled Nursing team. You will contribute to nursing assessments, care planning, direct patient care, and supervision of unlicensed staff.

The LVN will collaborate with physicians and departments to deliver timely, effective care that respects patient preferences.

Qualifications

• Current LVN license in the state of CA.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Patient Evaluation, Care Planning, Provision of Direct Patient Care.
• Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
• Uses electronic medical record according to the Business Processes.
• Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary.
• Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed.
• Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care.
• Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families.
• Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs.
• Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff.
• Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive PHI at all times.
• Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

LVN license CA

CPR certification

communication skills

Job description

North Starr PostAcute Care in California is seeking a self-motivated Licensed Vocational Nurse for a direct-hire, full-time position within our Medical–Skilled Nursing team. You will contribute to nursing assessments, care planning, direct patient care, and supervision of unlicensed staff.

The LVN will collaborate with physicians and departments to deliver timely, effective care that respects patient preferences.