Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Extended Care

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Joshua Tree, CA

7d • $25 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates resident nursing care on the SNF/CDP Unit.

Requirements

• Current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

• IV/Phlebotomy certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintains current Professional License (LVN) and appropriate CPR Certification and provides facility with a copy of these documents in a timely manner to ensure practice is covered by active License and Certification at all times. Keeps up-to-date educationally in areas of Specialty.
• Completes initial and annual competencies and annual Health and Safety requirements timely. Orients new LVN’s as assigned. Assists in appropriately orienting registry and float staff as assigned by Charge RN. Is helpful, positive and supportive when working with registry and float staff.
• Knowledge of Residents Bill of Rights and Elder Abuse reporting regulations. Observes Residents Bill of Rights and reports incidents of elder abuse, if indicated. Carries out duties in a manner sensitive to and appropriate to age (primarily adults and older adults), culture, religion, gender, and sexual orientation of the residents.
• Control the environment to prevent hazards and cross infection by observing HDMHD policies and procedures. Attempts with guidance from the Charge RN, alternatives to physical and chemical restraints are attempted before requesting use of physical and chemical restraints. Is familiar with SDS information sources on the Unit.
• Communicates with Charge RN, other team leaders and CNA staff, residents, family members and visitors, to ensure a professional two-way flow of information regarding resident care and other issues. Assesses residents daily and on an as needed basis, and communicate concerns to the Charge RN using sound nursing judgment and decision making skills. Communicates regularly with the Clinical Director regarding resident care and other issues not resolved by discussion with the Charge RN.
• Helps ensure department operates in a financially sound manner by using supplies and resources appropriately.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED