LPN/LVN

Bizzell•Long Beach, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The LPN/LVN position is responsible for ensuring doctor's orders are followed in the Wellness Center and for the care of all patients as prescribed. This role involves maintaining patient charts, dispensing medication, assisting with examinations, and serving as an on-call nurse. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment while adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Requirements

High level of communication with patients and medical staff.
High level of organizational skills when dealing with medical records and patient information.
Ability to show patience and compassion when providing nursing services to patients who may have negative emotions.
Detail-orientated to patient’s vital signs, dietary needs, medication schedules, etc.
One year of related experience and/or training is necessary.
Current LPN license from the State.
Current BLS/CPR certification.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Performs duties under the supervision of the Health and Wellness Manager.
Ensures doctor’s orders are followed in the Wellness Center and the care of all patients as prescribed.
Maintains charts on all patients and compiles medical and dental records of terminated students.
Notifies residential personnel of released patients.
Maintains a record of all admissions and dismissals.
Compiles various logs, records, and reports; for example, wellness use, examinations, and medication use.
Maintains a record of all calls to on-call medical personnel.
Dispenses prescribed medication.
Assists with cursory examinations, sick call, and wellness care.
Serves as an on-call nurse when schedules.
Works to ensure performance management standards are met.
Ensures that required property (equipment) controls are adhered to.
Ensures that a clean and safe health facility is operated at all times.
Monitors area of responsibility to ensure timely and high-quality services.
Works toward meeting performance standards goals.
Follows CDSS plan and Code of Conduct system daily.
Adheres to required property control policies and procedures.
Complies with all DOL guidelines, OFCCP regulation, Quality Assurance Plan. (QAP), Bizzell policies and procedures, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures.
Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices.
Demonstrates and abides by The Bizzell Group's core values and operating principles.
Models, mentors, monitors appropriate Career Success Standards.
Helps students become more employable through continuous reinforcement.
Participation in PRH mandated staff training is mandatory. Failure to participate may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms the correct interpretation of information.
Shows professional non-verbal body language and actively listens to others.
Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision-making, flexibility, and problem-solving.
Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization.
Shows attention to detail and ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.
Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth.
Demonstrates professional interpersonal skills when interacting with others. Abides by The Bizzell Group's Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
Acts as a team player and builds professional relationships with coworkers to achieve goals.