Licensed Vocational Nurse

California PostAcute Care•Lynwood, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking to hire a self-motivated, efficient, responsible Licensed Vocational Nurse for a large established company within the Medical–Skilled Nursing Industry with many growth opportunities. This is a direct hire: Full Time position for a great company. If you have a passion for healthcare, this is the right opportunity for you! Our LVN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.

Requirements

Current LVN license in the state of CA
Maintain current CPR certification
Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication

Responsibilities

Patient Evaluation, Care Planning, Provision of Direct Patient Care
Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff
Uses electronic medical record according to the Business Processes
Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary
Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed
Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff
Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences
Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families
Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs
Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff
Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment
Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times
Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients
Performs other duties as requested