LVN per diem

Royal Gardens Healthcare; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Gardens Healthcare is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide patient care under physician orders and within the LVN scope of practice in California. The LVN will work under the direction of physicians and RNs as part of a collaborative team.

The role includes administering medications, participating in care planning, supervising LVNs and CNAs, communicating changes in patient conditions, documenting care, and educating patients and families on health topics, while adhering to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LVN
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LVNs and certified 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.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Job description

WHAT WE'RE ABOUT

We believe care goes beyond a medical chart. With kindness and integrity as our guide, we strive for excellence in every interaction.

Requirements:

• You care.

POSITION SUMMARY

A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides care and treatment in accordance with physician orders. Works in a team environment and within scope of practice as defined by State. The LVN works under the direction of physicians and registered nurses (RNs).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patients by physical examination, including pertinent diagnostic testing to determine health status.
• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in the care planning process.
• Supervises LVNs and certified 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Valid State licensure as an LVN
• Current CPR certification.