On-call LVN Charge

St Pauls Senior Services•SAN DIEGO, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an on-call position with flexible scheduling at a 24/7 Senior Living Facility. The LVN Charge Nurse acts as a direct supervisor to caregiver staff and supports the Director of Nursing in the overall management and oversight of resident care. This role ensures the provision of quality nursing care in compliance with all federal, state, and local rules and regulations.

Requirements

Active CA LVN license
Current CPR certificate
Current First Aid certification
Minimum of one-year experience in direct/supervisory care of the elderly
Experience preferably in an assisted living/long-term care facility
Organizational skills sufficient to meet deadlines and goals in a dynamic environment
Computer literacy sufficient to perform all tasks required of the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) System

Nice To Haves

Interest in and compassion for the elderly

Responsibilities

Directs, evaluates, and counsels caregiver staff on job performance and expectations.
Identifies areas of improvement and develops improvement plans for assigned staff.
Recognizes staff for accomplishments and good job performance.
Evaluates and supports care staff in providing safe, compassionate, individualized care to residents.
Provides regular feedback and instruction to care staff pertaining to resident health status and care needs.
Regularly attends manager/supervisor training and meetings.
Assists in the administration of medication to residents as prescribed by the physician and following all facility policies and protocols.
Performs resident assessments as condition warrants.
Initiates and updates care plans as needed.
Reviews and compares physician’s orders with resident’s plan of care to assure appropriate implementation.
Observes, documents, and communicates to the department director any and all changes in resident’s physical and mental capacities.
Provides information for weekly resident evaluation meetings.
Notes and executes physician’s orders correctly and as required.
Assists Nursing Director in the orientation and in-service of Nursing Department staff.
Identifies safety hazards and takes action to ensure correction as required and in a timely manner.
Assesses resident equipment and supply needs and makes recommendations to the physician and/or the family.
Communicates with on-coming shift regarding resident care needs.
Completes reports and assignments accurately and adheres to established time schedules and frequencies.
Assists in the ordering/supervision of medical supplies.
Establishes and maintains open lines of communication between all Nursing Department personnel.
Assists in the interviewing, hiring, and counseling of Nursing Department staff members.
Ensures the documentation of the care and treatment provided to residents and the resident’s response or lack of response to the care provided.
Adheres to all facility policies and procedures for the admission, discharge, and transfer of residents.
Completes charts on all residents accurately and timely, and follows all infection control procedures.
Ensures full compliance with all resident’s rights requirements.
Works cooperatively with residents, supervisors, employees, physicians, families, consultant personnel, and ancillary service providers.