Assisted Living LVN On-Call

Masonic Homes of California • Union City, CA

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About The Position

The LVN is responsible for total resident care for independent and assisted living residents in any area of the RCFE. The LVN performs professional nursing duties in accordance with Masonic Homes standards and state RCFE regulations. The role reports to the Manager of Health Services and may supervise other staff positions. The LVN is responsible for residents in any or all RCFE areas when there is only one LVN on shift or another LVN is unavailable.

Responsibilities include nursing care, medication administration, treatments, admissions and assessments, resident service planning, monitoring changes in resident condition, clinical documentation, and communication with physicians, families, and facility staff. The LVN also supervises resident care personnel on shift, supports compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies, and responds to emergencies and safety needs.

The position requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a current California LVN license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. The listed pay range is $37.00–$42.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Currently licensed as an LVN to practice in California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to perform nursing care according to current community standards for long-term care.
• Ability to interact effectively with residents, visitors, administration, physicians, volunteers, and staff.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing long-term care.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly.
• Ability to understand and respond appropriately to cultural diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, medication administration, and treatments for assisted living residents in compliance with federal and state regulations and Masonic Homes guidelines.
• Complete admissions for new residents, including admission assessments, health-status assessments, service-plan development, and documentation.
• Recognize changes in residents’ conditions, notify physicians and/or family members, and document changes appropriately.
• Perform assigned periodic audits and reviews of clinical systems to ensure compliance with state regulations and Masonic Homes policies and procedures.
• Initiate and update Resident Assessment and Service Plans as residents’ conditions change, in collaboration with active living, social services, and dietary services.
• Supervise resident care personnel on shift and verify that assigned work has been completed.
• Maintain communication with departments and staff, the Health Services Director, health care professionals, and residents’ families about resident needs.
• After consultation with an RN, notify physicians of resident changes and concerns; receive or place physician calls, process physician orders, and order medications as needed.
• Monitor medications as ordered by physicians and administer intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections.
• Chart medications and treatments according to procedure.
• Verify inventory of drugs covered by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.
• Ensure each resident’s Assessment and Service Plan is followed.
• Attend family conferences as appropriate.
• Understand the LVN’s role in the Safety & Disaster Plan and respond appropriately to emergencies and disasters.
• Document care, services, and physician communications accurately and promptly.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, regulations, instructions, standards of conduct, and customer-service standards.
• Participate in the facility quality management program and attend assigned meetings and required in-service training.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for residents, visitors, and staff, including preventing wandering residents from exiting and implementing elopement procedures when necessary.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and treat residents with respect and dignity.
• Notify the appropriate supervisor promptly of illness or absences in accordance with departmental policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A work environment focused on teamwork and support for excellent care.
• A generous company contribution to a 401(k) plan whether or not the employee participates, plus an additional company contribution when the employee participates.
• Opportunities to advance a career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed