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.
Licensed Vocational Nurse- FT/PM Clinical Upland, CA Description
Position at Heritage Park Nursing Center Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Upland, CA Full Time:
PM shift 3pm-11pm with weekend availability
Rate:
$28-$35/HR DOE Heritage Park Nursing Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team with behavioral health or SNF experience.
Job Description:
The primary role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse is to provide primary skin care to residents under the medical direction and supervision of the residents' attending physicians, the Director of Nursing Services, or the Medical Director of the facility, with an emphasis on treatment and therapy of skin disorders. You will also assist in modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psycho-social needs of the resident, in accordance with established medical practices and the requirements of this state and the policies and goals of this facility.
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation, rewarding healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities
Qualifications:
Current active license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of California.
Graduate of an approved
LVN PROGRAM.
Experience in behavioral health preferred but not required.
Prior Skilled Nursing Facility experience or Behavioral Health. Superior customer service and the desire to be part of a dynamic team.
Strong communication, teamwork and organizational skills.
Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
