Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN Casual

Sequoia Living • Greenbrae, CA

29d • $40 - $48

About The Position

We are hiring an LVN who provides direct and indirect resident care services that ensure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of residents; includes the performance of disease prevention and therapeutic measures. If you are also excited about the opportunity to make a difference every day, then this might be for you!

Requirements

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice. Sensitivity and understanding of issues related to aging. Patience and tact in dealing with the elderly. Judgment in order to recognize sudden changes regarding medical conditions. Demonstrated interpersonal, verbal, and written English communication skills.
• Ability to perform work that requires continual standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting of at least 50 pounds.
• Current valid California LVN license and Basic Life Support certification.
• Previous gerontological nursing experience is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• Previous gerontological nursing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as directed. Responds to emergencies and provides care.
• Directs Certified Nursing Assistants in performance of work.
• Maintains medical records as required.
• Provides direct care, reorders residents' medications, charts summaries, and other pertinent information, communicates status during shift change, checks supplies, and maintains equipment.
• Reports all sudden changes to the physician immediately.
• Assists in planning resident care activities based upon the Service Plan.
• Participates in the interdisciplinary team.
• Functions as shift Charge Nurse as assigned.

Benefits

• $40.46 - $47.54/hr
• We have medical and dental coverage or pay a cash stipend if you are covered on another plan. Life Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Emergency Relief Fund, Flexible Spending Account, 18 PTO, 8 Holidays, 6 days per year available to provide pay when on an approved Leave of Absence and much more!
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Employee Referral Award, Employee Recognition Programs, Sign On Bonus.
• We offer on the job training and professional development opportunities. Scholarships too! We offer tuition and/or fee assistance for qualified programs.
• Covid protocols in place to keep everyone safe.
• Competitive wages and growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees