LVN / LPN-License Vocational Nurse-LVN

Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Benefits — Medical, Dental, Vis

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) to provide patient care under physician orders in a team setting. The LVN works under direction of physicians and RNs, performing assessments, medications administration, and education while ensuring documentation compliance.

Essential duties include supervising peers, coordinating care plans, and communicating changes in patient status. Strong nursing competencies and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Valid State licensure as an LPN/LVN.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through physical exams and relevant tests to determine health status.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Participate in care planning and care coordination.
• Supervise LPNs and nursing assistants.
• Communicate with physicians about patient changes and test results.
• Document assessments and care per policy and standards.
• Educate patients and families on health-related issues.
• Complete required forms per company policy and regulations.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient assessment

Care planning

Team supervision

Patient education

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Current LPN/LVN license

Current CPR certification

Job description

SUMMARY-License Vocational Nurse-LVN

A licensed practical nurse (LPN) [referred to as LVN – Licensed Vocational Nurse – in some states] provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LPN / LVN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.

Administers medications and treatments.

Participates in the care planning process.

Supervises LPNs and nursing assistants.

Communicates with physicians regarding changes in resident’s conditions, diagnostic test results, etc.

Documents assessments and care in compliance with standards of care and company policy.

Educates patients and their families on health-related issues.

Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

Valid State licensure as an LPN / LVN.

Current CPR certification.

Benefits

Paid Time Off-Vacation, Sick pay, Holiday, Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave.

Health Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance.

Retirement- 401(k) Plan

Mariner Healthcare reserves the right to discontinue any bonus program at anytime.