Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN

Sequoia Living • San Francisco, CA

10d • $42 - $42 • Onsite

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! Casual NOC Fri & Sat AL/MC

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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous gerontological nursing experience desirable.
• May supervise CNAs in absence of RN or Nurse Manager.

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

• $42.44./hr.
• For individuals who work more than 30 hrs/week, employer-paid medical, dental & vision
• 18 days PTO + 8 holidays
• 403(b) with employer contribution
• tuition assistance
• referral bonuses
• employee discounts
• growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed