Licensed Vocational Nurse, L.V.N Day, Noc Shift
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides nursing care within the scope of practice to ensure patient needs are met in accordance with standards of practice, physician orders, center policies and procedures, and state, federal, and local guidelines. This is a full-time position in Fillmore, California, with day and night shift options. The nurse demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual; participates in and assists with the Quality Improvement Program; and uses the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in appropriate programs. The role also involves communicating patient changes to other departments, educating patients and families, administering medications and treatments according to facility policy, receiving and carrying out physician orders where permitted by the Nurse Practice Act, and making rounds with physicians when necessary.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as an LVN in California.
Nice To Haves
- One year of prior nursing management experience is preferred but not required.
- Long-term care experience.
- PointClickCare charting experience.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of the Company Infection Control Manual.
- Understand, participate in, and assist with implementation of the Quality Improvement Program.
- Use the Quality Life Manual to identify, place, and monitor patients in appropriate programs.
- Notify other departments of patient changes, including room changes, leaves of absence, new admissions, and discharges.
- Conduct patient and family education.
- Administer medications in a timely manner and according to facility policy.
- Administer treatments in a timely manner and according to facility policy.
- Receive, transcribe, and carry out physician orders, if permitted by the Nurse Practice Act.
- Make rounds with physicians when necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
