LVN-PACE Program

Loma Linda • Redlands, CA

3d • $28 - $37

About The Position

The LVN-PACE Program works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide developmentally appropriate, age-specific direct and indirect patient care to participants in an adult care program serving adults age 55 or older with chronic or post-acute medical, cognitive, or mental health conditions for whom a qualified healthcare provider has prescribed or requested services. Care is provided according to each participant’s individualized plan of care, taking into account diagnosis, orders, medical and physical condition, psychosocial needs, and other relevant circumstances.

The position also provides care in participants’ residences to evaluate home care needs, available support, and compliance with the developed Plan of Care. The LVN seeks to improve or stabilize participants’ conditions, monitors healthcare needs, and promptly reports relevant observations or changes to the RN and/or primary care physician. The role facilitates cognitive stimulation, communicates in a friendly and congenial manner, and treats participants with dignity and respect.

Duties are performed within the LVN scope of practice and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and techniques at the LLUH PACE Center and, when needed, in participants’ residences. The LVN applies knowledge in delivering quality whole-person care and supports customer service, patient safety, professionalism, and a caring, cooperative work environment among a culturally diverse workforce and participant population. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of a school of vocational nursing.
• At least six months of experience as an LVN.
• Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• First Aid certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated competency in fundamentals of patient care and knowledge of the LVN scope of practice.
• Professional behavior, calmness under pressure, and courteous responses.
• Ability to speak, read, and write legibly in English with professional quality.
• Ability to use a computer, printer, and software necessary for the position, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, an electronic medical record, and an electronic event reporting program.
• Ability to troubleshoot and calibrate patient care equipment.
• Ability to perform basic patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions.
• Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; collaborate and accept direction; follow policies consistently; think critically and use good judgment; work with minimal supervision; perform basic math; manage multiple assignments; prioritize workload; problem-solve; recall information accurately; and attend to detail.
• Sensory abilities needed for patient care and the workplace, including distinguishing colors and smells, sensing temperature variances through touch, hearing general conversation and workplace or patient-care sounds, and seeing computer screens, medical records, and written documents.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical experience in an area of specialty.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care to adult care program participants in accordance with individualized plans of care.
• Provide care at participants’ residences to evaluate home care needs, available support, and adherence to the Plan of Care.
• Monitor participants’ medical, cognitive, and mental health conditions and seek to improve or stabilize deterioration.
• Identify observations and changes in participant conditions and promptly report them to the RN and/or primary care physician.
• Facilitate cognitive stimulation and communicate with participants in a friendly, congenial manner while treating them with dignity and respect.
• Perform duties within the LVN scope of practice and follow established policies, procedures, guidelines, and techniques at the PACE Center and in participants’ residences as needed.
• Support quality whole-person care, customer service and satisfaction, patient safety, professionalism, and a caring, cooperative work environment.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed