LVN: Patient Care Leader & Team Collaboration

Mariner Healthcare; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Mariner Healthcare in Palm Springs, CA invites a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide patient care under physician orders, coordinating with physicians and RNs to ensure quality treatment.

The LVN conducts assessments, administers meds, educates families, and documents care while following policy and regulatory standards. Shift work may be required; emphasis on teamwork and clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program required.
• Current LVN licensure in state of California required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by physical examination and diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Participate in care planning process.
• Supervise CNAs and Nursing Assistants.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in resident conditions and test results.
• Document assessments and care per standards of care and company policy.
• Educate patients and families on health-related issues.
• Complete forms and documents per company policy and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication with physicians

Team supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

State LVN licensure

CPR certification

Job description

Mariner Healthcare in Palm Springs, CA invites a Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide patient care under physician orders, coordinating with physicians and RNs to ensure quality treatment.

The LVN conducts assessments, administers meds, educates families, and documents care while following policy and regulatory standards. Shift work may be required; emphasis on teamwork and clinical excellence.