Saratoga Retirement Community - LVN

Transforming Age•Saratoga, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saratoga Retirement Community, a nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Community and member of the Transforming Age family, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide care and treatments to residents. The community offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services on a 37-acre hillside campus in Saratoga, California. The LVN is a vital part of resident care and works with a team of professionals to help meet residents’ comprehensive needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Obtain criminal record clearance through the Department of Social Services before being present in the community.
Health screening and TB test results must be no older than six months.
Current First Aid training and certifications, per Title 22 guidelines.
Current nursing license issued by the State of California.
At least six months of experience in long-term care, home care, or a related field.
Demonstrated competence in technical and manual skills within the scope of practice for RNs/LVNs.
Working knowledge of computers and typing sufficient to use computerized Point of Care and other systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of the aging process and its implications in a social setting.
Ability to communicate professionally with residents, families, peers, and employees in a multicultural environment.
A background check, drug screen, physical, fingerprinting, and TB test may be required under state and local guidelines (Title 22).

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate and effective care and treatments to residents.
Work with a team of professionals to ensure residents’ comprehensive needs are met.
Review routines, the calendar of events, and resident needs.
Ensure medications and supplies are ordered, in stock, and counted.
Ensure charting and record keeping are accurate and complete.
Attend meetings and trainings.
Give a thorough report to the oncoming shift and update the 24-hour report.
Calendar upcoming needs appropriately.
Promote the Mission, Vision, and Values of Transforming Age and its Culture of Excellence in all areas of responsibility.
Perform other duties as assigned.