Senior LVN Nurse – Long-Term Care

Rockport Healthcare Services; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services seeks a licensed professional nurse to provide nursing care in a long-term care setting under supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, medication administration, and resident care planning.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, coordination with physicians, supervision of CNAs, and participation in QA and meetings to uphold care standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school or LVN program.
• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide quality patient care per standards, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and use good judgment.
• Knowledge of nursing principles to ensure quality of care.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing, comprehension).
• Valid CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care as prescribed by physician and within scope of practice and facility policies.
• Administers professional services to maintain residents’ highest practicable well-being.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents per policy.
• Conducts daily resident rounds and records observations.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by physician.
• Ensures narcotics and controlled drugs are secure and accounted for.
• Orders medications, supplies, and equipment per facility procedures.
• Notifies physicians and guardians of significant changes in condition.
• Participates in care conferences and staff meetings.
• Supervises CNAs and assists with nursing assignments.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Nursing data/records

Education

Nursing diploma or LVN program

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Rockport Healthcare Services seeks a licensed professional nurse to provide nursing care in a long-term care setting under supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, medication administration, and resident care planning.

Responsibilities include daily rounds, coordination with physicians, supervision of CNAs, and participation in QA and meetings to uphold care standards.