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LVN- Overnight. Job in Rohnert Park Gr8Jobs

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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

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Job Description

Job Description Job Description We're interviewing now at our Rohnert Park, CA facility! Looking for client-focused experienced LVN's who have a basic knowledge of mental health and substance abuse clientele! We are seeking LVN's to fill Full-Time positions. Our nursing staff works 12 hour shifts. This posting is for an overnight/graveyard schedule LVN.
General Summary:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for supporting clients through their treatment experience from admission to discharge. They work as a liaison between the physicians, psychiatrists, and clinical team to assist clients with their treatment and ensure client safety.
Responsibilities:
Medication monitoring process Nursing assessment and ongoing assessments of the client condition, including nursing notes each shift and shift notes Intake nursing duties including health and nutrition screen, consents, entering medications on centrally stored logs, entering medications in controlled medication logs and other intake duties Accepting and transcribing physician and psychiatrist medication orders Medical discharge preparation and approval of medications via physicians orders Medication counts and ordering from the pharmacy as required, may use EHR fax tool Med room audits to ensure availability of items and items expiration dates are current Communicates client behavior to Physicians and clinical team Vital signs, CIWAS/COWS and client rounds as required
Requirements:
Current Licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, CPR & First Aid certification Current Negative TB Test Valid California Driver's License Must be able to pass
Background Check Education:
Graduate from an accredited Vocational Nursing School or Nursing Program (required) Must understand therapeutic process, confidentiality laws, professional ethics, fundamentals of addiction, and mental health disabilities and treatment Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and holidays if needed Diverse individuals encouraged to apply Equal Opportunity Employer