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Haven Crest Congregate Living
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$66,078 / year median in California
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), where your expertise will directly impact patient care and well-being. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate nursing support across various settings, including acute care, long-term care, assisted living, and community health environments. Your skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical procedures will help ensure the highest standards of care are maintained. We are looking for energetic, detail-oriented professionals eager to make a difference in patients' lives through expert nursing practice and compassionate service. Responsibilities Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and health history documentation using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner. Administer medications and injections accurately following physician orders, including IV infusion and catheterization procedures. Assist with medical procedures such as wound care, suturing, tube feeding, and sterile processing techniques. Monitor patients' conditions closely, utilizing critical care experience or ICU background to identify changes in status promptly. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients with diverse needs such as dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or developmental disabilities. Conduct diagnostic evaluations like laboratory specimen collection/processing and basic medical imaging support when required. Maintain detailed medical documentation ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and ICD coding standards (ICD-9/ICD-10). Provide patient education on health coaching topics including medication management, nutrition, discharge planning, and chronic disease management. Support emergency response efforts by managing airway management, ventilator use, or acute pain management protocols in urgent or hospital settings such as Level I Trauma Centers or Emergency Rooms. Requirements Valid state licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Proven experience in diverse clinical environments such as hospital medicine, medical-surgical units, ICU, emergency medicine, or long-term care facilities like nursing homes or assisted living communities. Demonstrated proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks. Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to patient assessment and treatment procedures. Experience with specialized areas such as hospice care, geriatrics, pediatrics (including neonatal ventilator), infectious disease care, or behavioral health is highly desirable. Ability to perform venipuncture, phlebotomy, injection administration, catheter care, and sterile techniques confidently. Excellent communication skills to effectively triage patient needs and collaborate with healthcare teams across multiple disciplines. Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and practicing infection control protocols diligently. Join us in delivering exceptional patient-centered care with energy and professionalism! We value your expertise and dedication to improving lives through compassionate nursing practice.