Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Per Diem - Assisted Living
About The Position
Experience the future of senior living and care as soon as you step foot into our doors. Casa de las Campanas offers upscale resort-style living in the scenic area of Rancho Rancho Bernardo. Our team of dedicated professionals strives to improve the lives of seniors in our community on a daily basis. Our campus and surroundings reflect the love that our residents have for southern California. Our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, exceptional hospitality, and stunning location is unmatched. Our well-traveled and outdoorsy senior community enjoys socializing over meals, exploring nearby trails, and taking in breathtaking views. We are currently seeking a talented Licensed Vocational Nurse. If you want to experience a fresh perspective on senior living, join us today!
Requirements
- Current licensure by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Examiners
- One year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in assisted living, long-term care- or a similar setting
- Strong communication, clinical, and leadership skills
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Advocating patience, cheerfulness and a positive work environment. Being patient, level headed and cool under pressure.
- Provides initial emergency medical response to residents needing assistance.
- Initiates and coordinates requests for emergency medical care, including contacting physicians, ordering emergency (911) or non-emergency ambulance transfers, and initial assessments of resident medical needs.
- Administers medications to residents as ordered.
- Administers treatments, including dressing changes, as ordered.
- Provides direct nursing care to residents within the guidelines of RCFE regulations and facility policy. Documents nursing care in support of planned outcomes.
- Consults with the Director of AL/SCR regarding desired patient outcomes and progress or lack of progress toward the outcomes.
- Identifies changes in resident status that interfere with the ability to meet basic needs.
- Identifies problems and reports to the Director of AL/SCR for modification of the plan of care.
- Observes and assesses effects of medications, reports findings to Director of AL/SCR and documents appropriately.
- Attends AL Department meetings as scheduled.
- Responsible for completion and e-mailing of shift report.
- Completes all online training scheduled by the Director of Staff Development and Director of AL/SCR.
- Assists in the effective operation of Casa de las Campanas and participates in relevant facility activities.
- Responsible for assisting Director in the evaluating of AL CNAs
- Orders and maintains medications.
- Keeps accurate maintenance of medical records.
- Assist with prepping paperwork for any discharge of residents from Health Center back to AL/SCR.
Benefits
- An employee appreciation bonus, which is funded by our residents
- Now offering DailyPay!
- 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
- An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!
- Monthly Employee Engagement Activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
