LVN Wellness Nurse

The Lighthouse At Chico; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Benefit package

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living is hiring a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide direct patient care in a Chico, CA assisted living setting.

The LVN will assess residents, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and document findings. Leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and compliance with California nursing regulations are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California LVN license and be registered to administer medications.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Experience as LVN in an assisted living facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessment and prioritizes data for physician review.
• Records vital signs and weight of residents.
• Performs treatments as ordered by physician or NP.
• Documents services and assessment findings.
• Monitor residents and report adverse reactions to supervisors.
• Administers medications per MAR and notes administration time and dose.
• Communicate resident conditions to staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Responds to resident inquiries and resolves issues.

Skills

Leadership

Administrative experience

Interpersonal skills

Medication administration

Education

California LVN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living is a pillar in assisted living in Chico, CA.

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living

855 Bruce Rd Chico, CA 95928

Why work for us?

• Caring and compassionate environment
• Opportunity for growth, success and longevity
• Come join employees who have become family!
• Supportive Management team

Benefits

• Beautiful work environment
• Competitive Wages and Benefit Package
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Pay

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual patient assessment and prioritizes the data collected to decide medical problem/condition and documents in a chart to report to residents’ physicians.
• Obtains and records the residents’ vital signs and weight.
• Performs specific treatments as ordered by the Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
• Performs proper treatments as ordered by the Physician or Nurse Practitioner.
• Documents services performed and resident assessment findings.
• Observe residents and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to Wellness Director and Executive Director.
• Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and notes time and amount on community electronic MAR.
• Reports resident condition to appropriate personnel during each shift while maintaining resident confidentiality.
• Responds to resident inquiries by evaluating and responding to the residents’ problems and questions.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and administrative experience.
• Must be currently registered with California Board of Vocational Nursing and be certified to administer medications
• Current BLS Certification.
• Previous experience as an LVN in an assisted living facility preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.

Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable laws. Lighthouse at Chico Assisted Living will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state, federal, or local law.