Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse provides direct patient care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team at Bruceville Terrace, a 171-bed sub-acute skilled nursing facility. The role supports patient well-being and recovery by assessing patient conditions, administering medications, performing prescribed treatments, and documenting care. The nurse collaborates with registered nurses, physicians, and other team members to implement individualized care plans and provide a high-quality patient experience. Responsibilities include collecting and recording admission information within two hours of arrival on the unit, observing and reporting patient responses to therapeutic interventions and other aspects of care, contributing to referrals and discharge planning, and demonstrating competency in psychomotor skills and technical procedures.
Requirements
- One year of SNF/LTC care experience with aged, acutely ill, chronically ill, and patients in need of restorative care.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse license in California.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) authorized by the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Collect admission data accurately and record it on the Admission/Assessment/History Record within two hours of arrival on the unit.
- Delegate data collection appropriately.
- Observe and report to the Registered Nurse patients’ responses to therapeutic interventions, hospitalization, and diagnosis, including physical and psychological responses.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to meet identified needs through appropriate referrals.
- Collaborate with the Registered Nurse regarding discharge planning.
- Demonstrate competency in selected psychomotor skills and independently perform technical procedures, including assisting physicians, safely using equipment, and demonstrating proficiency on HIS.
- Assess patient conditions, administer medications, perform prescribed treatments, and document care.
- Collaborate with RNs and physicians to implement individualized care plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
