LVN Nurse - Resident Care & Rounds in LTC

Oxnardhc; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxnardhc in Oxnard, CA seeks a licensed professional nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care and services to residents in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes adherence to standards, patient well-being, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff to support resident plans of care. A valid California nursing license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or LVN program.
• Current nursing licensure in good standing with the State licensing board.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide quality patient care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to identify and report problems, use initiative and good judgment to reach quality decisions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing principles and practices to ensure the quality of care standards for residents are
• Possess the willingness to work with professional and non-professional personnel. Proficiency of the English language including the ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend the language with minimal to no difficulty
• Valid CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care as prescribed by physician/health care professional in accordance with the legal scope of practice, any Board of Licensing restrictions, and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures
• Administers professional services and provides care consistent with allowing residents to attain or maintain his or her highest practicable physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Provides clinical data and observations to contribute to the nursing plan of care
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in accordance with policy and procedure
• Orients new residents/families as necessary
• Gives/receives nursing reports upon beginning and ending of assigned shift. Reviews daily patient report and assignments with Nursing Assistants upon the beginning of assigned shift
• Assures that the unit area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience.
• Conducts daily resident rounds to observe the resident’s physical and emotional status
• Collects clinical data and reports significant clinical findings according to policy
• Performs manual and technical skills according to the scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Records care information accurately, timely and concisely. Completes all required documentation including resident observations, interventions, and patient response(s) in the medical record in accordance with policy
• Assists in developing, reviewing, revising, and updating resident Plans of Care as indicated. Contributes to the evaluation of the patient’s progress towards specific goals and the adjustment of the nursing plan of care as necessary
• Receives and transcribes orders accurately from attending/alternate physician.
• Assists in making rounds with the attending physician, as necessary.
• Prepares/administers medications as ordered by the physician and within the legal scope of practice.
• Completes medical treatments as indicated and ordered by the physician.
• Evaluates response and report adverse reactions to medication or treatments in accordance with the policy.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Ability to provide quality patient car

Identify and report problems

Judgment and decision making

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or LVN program

Current nursing licensure in good standing

Job description

Oxnardhc in Oxnard, CA seeks a licensed professional nurse under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care and services to residents in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes adherence to standards, patient well-being, documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff to support resident plans of care. A valid California nursing license and CPR certification are required.