LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse / Charge Nurse

AM SHIFT

Intercommunity Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Norwalk, CA Job Details Full-time $32 - $38 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Paid orientation Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications CPR Certification Report writing BLS Certification Filing Patient observation Full Job Description "Our Commitment to Quality Care and Helping each individual attain their highest Potential level of independence and Well-Being through patient-centered care" Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our team and provide Top Quality Care to our Residents. This individual will be a part of an Elite team filled with individuals whose main purpose is to provide a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents and their families. If you are looking for an industry that is continuing to flourish whose main purpose is bettering lives, we want to hear from you!

SUMMARY:

LVN's should be able to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to residents and assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the following duties.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

California LVN License BLS-CPR Card

REASONS TO JOIN OUR TEAM

Flexible Scheduling available Work at only ONE Location Paid Orientation & On the Job Training Encourage a

Healthy Work Environment Supportive Team Strong and Positive Leadership Individuals Are Empowered To Grow Benefits:

401K Matching , Health Insurance, Dental, Vision Competitive Rates - Pay rate is negotiable based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following: Complies with the facility's attendance policy requiring regular, reliable, and punctual attendance. Assesses, communicates and reports all changes in the resident's condition verbally and by written report to other staff, other shifts, family members, physician and others as indicated by policies and procedures and state/federal regulations Accompanies physicians who are visiting residents and accurately records data from that visit in a timely, accurate and factual manner. Monitors resident status closely by assessment and review of the medical record and notifies the physician as indicated according to the Company's policies and procedures and by current standards of care and practice. Communicates with doctors about prescriptions. Any medication orders given in writing are to be implemented immediately. All changes in medications are also to be documented in M.A.R. and "Centrally Stored Medication" binder. Meet and greet clients, family members and visitors. Completes incident reports within 24 hours of incident and insures med tech completes incident reports within 24 hours. Reports are handed to Administrator. Follows resident care plan for ALWPP residents including measuring and recording patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration, as written. Reads daily logbook and nursing notes. Checks on any problems reported on previous shifts. If any resident is sent to the hospital, calls and checks on their progress. Creates, maintains and distributes department schedule. Assessments are to be noted in resident file if there are any "changes in condition. Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services to them. Interact with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment. Conducts staff in-services and on-going shadow training, New Hire Training as well as providing orientation for new department employees. Attends, participates training, educational activities, and staff meetings. Maintains records neatly and orderly in designated filing areas. Provides basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating skin issues, or maintaining and monitoring catheterizations and colostomies, injections and blood sugar checks. Observe residents, documenting and reporting changes in resident's conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action. Assembles and uses equipment such as catheters and oxygen suppliers. Collects specimen samples from residents as ordered by doctor. Ensures that all staff members comply with company policies and procedures and effectively communicates changes to the department staff Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment; Notifies Administration of any unusual situations or unsafe environment. Responds to inquiries or requests from residents, visitors, other personnel, etc. within given time frames and within established policy, and without breaking confidentiality. Maintains resident confidentiality; treats residents with kindness, dignity, and respect; knows and complies with Residents' Bill of Rights; and promptly reports all resident complaints, accidents, and incidents to Administrator and/or Director of Nurses Other assignments maybe added as directed by the Administrator and/or the Director of Nurses. Rate can be negotiated based on availability and experience!

Pay:

$32.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): This position works five days out of the week, will that work for you, it will vary depending the work?

Experience:

LVN:

1 year (Preferred)

PCC:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

LVN (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person