DSD/LVN-S

PACS•San Diego, CA

15d•$80,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The DSD/LVN-S coordinates recruiting and hiring, employment documentation, payroll, and employee benefit programs. The role organizes and delivers staff education and in-service programs, maintains required records and schedules, and coordinates fire, disaster, and mass-casualty drills. It also includes infection-control surveillance, observing patient care, providing direct resident or patient care, participating in government facility surveys when requested, and assisting with staff supervision and disciplinary measures. The employee must maintain confidentiality and a professional appearance, and work cooperatively with residents, families, and colleagues.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold a valid state license to practice as an RN or LVN/LPN.
One year of direct patient-care experience in a long-term care facility and one year of experience planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing education programs.
Two or more years of experience, preferably in a long-term care facility.
Current RN or LVN/LPN license.
Current CPR certification.
Maintain required continuing education and licensure, and remain in good standing with the State Board of Nursing.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to relate positively and favorably to residents and families and work cooperatively with other employees.
Physical ability to stand and/or walk very frequently; sit occasionally; reach with hands and arms frequently; push or pull very frequently; talk and/or hear very frequently; taste and/or smell very frequently; lift up to 75 pounds frequently; and climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally.
Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with PCC preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in recruiting and hiring staff.
Coordinate completion and processing of employment-related documentation.
Coordinate payroll and employee benefit programs.
Plan, conduct, document, or coordinate required fire, internal disaster, and external mass-casualty drills.
Use survey findings, employee evaluations, facility rounds, and recommendations from the Administrator and department heads to identify education needs.
Organize, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate staff in-service education programs; prepare an annual schedule and monthly calendar; and maintain required records.
Plan and conduct in-service programs for nursing personnel and facility staff to support competency and new skills, as directed by the Administrator.
Make rounds and observe the delivery of patient care.
Coordinate the infection-control surveillance program.
Supervise staff, including taking or assisting with appropriate disciplinary measures.
Complete Department of Health forms related to in-service and education programs.
Participate in facility surveys conducted by authorized government agencies when requested by the Administrator or Director of Nursing.
Provide direct resident or patient care.
Maintain employee, resident, and patient confidentiality.
Assist with overall supervision and management of staff.
Maintain a neat, clean, well-groomed, professional appearance and develop cooperative relationships with employees.