LVN-Part Time (Special Care Residents)

Life Care Services•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Special Care Residence (SCR) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) has direct oversight, implementation, and evaluation of dementia initiatives. The primary responsibility is to provide a therapeutic environment in the Palmer Special Care Residence that helps residents maintain their highest level of physical, social, and physiological well-being. The Charge SCR LVN provides resident validation and effective redirection, anticipates residents’ needs, and communicates effectively with cognitively impaired residents. The position is part-time and scheduled Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The rate of pay is $36.00–$39.00 per hour. Additional differentials are $1.25 per hour for the PM shift and $1.50 per hour for the NOC shift. Employees must pass background checks required by a licensed residential care facility, including a fitness-for-duty physical, fingerprinting, and employment reference checks. The employer describes its workplace as an engaging and fun environment and emphasizes hospitality, professionalism, respect, accountability, and valuing differences.

Requirements

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
Two years of geriatric nursing or assessment experience.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
Ability to assess resident needs and respond appropriately to changes or emergencies.
Ability to provide clear direction to Resident Helpers and work effectively as part of a team.
Compassionate, professional, and resident-focused approach to care.
Ability to pass required background checks, including a fitness-for-duty physical, fingerprinting, and employment reference checks.

Nice To Haves

One year of dementia care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Order and maintain medications.
Maintain accurate medical records.
Schedule necessary services for residents on a daily basis.
Coordinate with physicians and health agencies regarding physical and occupational therapy, lab work, and other special services.
Assist with scheduling doctors’ appointments and transportation requests as necessary.
Take appropriate action during emergencies in accordance with the approved emergency manual and notify designated personnel.
Complete and email shift reports.
Attend mandatory facility in-service programs and other meetings required by management.
Attend Residential Health Care and SCR Department meetings as scheduled.
Attend ongoing training sessions scheduled by the Director of Staff Development and Director of AL/SCR.
Assist with the effective operation of Casa de las Campanas and participate in relevant facility activities.
Assist the Director in evaluating SCR CNAs.
Coordinate resident discharge from the Health Center back to SCR and schedule follow-up care.
Work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Contribute to a positive, healthy, and safe working environment and accept change positively.
Perform other relevant duties as assigned by managers.
Provide oversight, implementation, and evaluation of dementia initiatives.
Provide a therapeutic environment that supports residents’ physical, social, and physiological well-being.
Validate and redirect residents, anticipate their needs, and communicate effectively with cognitively impaired residents.