LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

COMMUNITY BRIDGES•Watsonville, CA

34d•$38 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the licensed vocational nurse is responsible for the provision of various participant care activities and related professional services necessary to respond to the need for health and personal care of Elderday participants.

Requirements

Possession of current, valid LVN license.
Updated CPR certification.
Must pass a criminal background check and maintain a clean record.
Must pass a TB test before first day of employment.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or be willing to wear a protective face mask during government regulated influenza season.

Nice To Haves

Fluent bilingual/biliterate Spanish/English preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers care and treatment to participants as necessary and reports on this as directed; maintains standard records of work performed.
Assists participants in maintaining optimal level of health by implementing health screening programs; gives first aid as required.
Administers medications to participants as needed, documents medications records daily.
Monitors vital signs (e.g., blood pressure) skin, lung and lower extremity monitoring on regular basis and as needed.
Monitors blood sugar values on diabetics as ordered; communicates with RNs and physicians as needed.
Stays up to date on the condition of participants based on objective observation of physiological, emotional and behavioral changes.
Provides participant education regarding general health improvement, as well as specific medical issues faced by Elderday participants.
To comply with state and federal regulations for participant-centered care, develops and implements educational programs for the development and evaluation of participants.
Under the supervision of the RNs, provides direction to the Nursing Assistant.
Maintains TB and vaccination records as needed for all participants, staff and volunteers.
Assists in the maintenance of physical activity and exercises, and with activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and, if necessary, showering and maintaining personal hygiene.
Assists in the daily activities of Elderday program, such as helping with meals and clean up.
Initiates procedures for emergency based on professional judgment and technological knowledge.
Participates in the maintenance of a safe, healthful, and clean day care center environment.
Assists in conducting nursing assessments and reassessments of participants and maintaining up-to-date nursing records.
Communicates with participants’ personal physicians and caregivers as appropriate.
Treats participants with respect and dignity; maintains confidentiality at all times.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with people from different racial, ethnic, and cultural groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles; demonstrates a knowledge of and sensitivity to their needs.
Performs other duties as assigned.