Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN - Skilled Nursing

The Orchards•Rancho Mission Viejo, CA

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is responsible for nursing care and services during their shift, including accurate and timely medication administration, treatments, documentation, and emergency calls. The LVN assists the RN supervisor and may supervise and oversee CNA-provided direct care to support quality resident care. The role includes coordinating with attending physicians, residents’ families or surrogate decision makers, facility staff, and consultants; providing direct resident care; and serving as an Infection Preventionist designee. The position is based in a community offering assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing.

Requirements

Current California Licensed Vocational Nurse license in good standing with the LVN Board of Nursing.
At least one year of experience providing direct nursing care to elderly and chronically ill patients; skilled nursing facility experience is preferred.
Knowledge of Title 22 and OBRA regulations.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing direct nursing care in a skilled nursing facility.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN supervisor and/or supervise and oversee CNA-provided resident care during the shift.
Assist the RN supervisor with contacting attending physicians about changes in condition, new admissions, discharges, and medication or treatment orders.
Notify family members or surrogate decision makers about changes in condition and medication or treatment orders; obtain informed consents; develop resident care plans; and document communications accurately and promptly.
Respond quickly, calmly, and professionally to medical emergencies, and accept additional responsibilities when needed to maintain quality resident care.
Perform medication administration and treatment procedures accurately.
Provide direct resident care, including bathing, grooming, transferring, and repositioning as needed.
Carry out procedures related to tube feedings, oxygen administration, catheterizations, suctioning, and dressing changes.
Report suspected or confirmed abuse as a mandated reporter.
Participate in the facility Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Program.
Serve as the facility Infection Preventionist designee by monitoring hazards and infection risks, providing infection-control education, and monitoring nosocomial infections, hand hygiene, and antibiotic stewardship.
Communicate with facility staff, attending physicians, and consultants to assess resident care, recommend improvements, and address family concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.