Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Per Diem - Health Center

Lcs • San Diego, CA

126d • $38 - $43

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 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 as a staff nurse in an acute care setting is desirable.
• Two years in long-term care with prior charge nurse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic therapeutic, restorative, and preventive care to residents who have common, well-defined health problems.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team members including the resident and the responsible party by contributing to resident assessments and resident care plans.
• Interacts productively with physicians, families, residents, other department personnel, consultants, ancillary service providers, and community agencies.
• Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of unlicensed personnel assigned to work with him/her in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Performs duties effectively with minimum supervision.
• Practices within the legal definition of the California Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Act.
• Is accountable for own practice and for the nursing care delegated to unlicensed health care providers.
• Is knowledgeable of and compliant with the federal and state regulations applicable to a practice setting.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Contributes to resident assessments and care plans.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in coordination with other disciplines.
• Utilizes information at hand to complete the process of admission, transfer, or discharge.
• Coordinates nursing services with facility and community resources.
• Receives, documents, and implements physician orders.
• Orders and administers medications, performs treatments, schedules tests, and other diagnostic work as ordered by physicians.
• Assures that residents receive the prescribed diets.
• Reports resident weight variations and implements nutritional interventions as appropriate.
• Documents weekly assessments focusing on care plan goal achievements following facility schedule and also documents significant occurrences in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates ability to assist residents in achieving and maintaining the highest level of independence.
• Supervises staff and encourages resident independence and autonomy.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services