LVN CDP DPNF

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

4d•$31 - $42

About The Position

A licensed professional nurse who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and provides nursing care and services to residents in a long-term care setting. The LVN provides care within the legal scope of practice, licensing restrictions, established standards, and facility policies and procedures, supporting residents in attaining or maintaining their highest practicable physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The position collects and reports clinical observations, contributes to resident care plans, supervises CNAs, and may assume charge responsibilities after an orientation period when requested.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or an approved LVN program.
Current nursing licensure in good standing with the State licensing board.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to provide quality patient care under applicable standards, policies, and procedures.
Ability to identify and report problems, use initiative, and exercise good judgment in reaching quality decisions.
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable nursing principles and practices to meet resident care standards.
Willingness to work with professional and non-professional personnel.
Proficiency in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehending the language with minimal to no difficulty.
Valid BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care as prescribed by a physician or health care professional and within the legal scope of practice and facility standards and procedures.
Provide care that supports residents’ highest practicable physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and contribute clinical data and observations to nursing care plans.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents according to policy and procedure; orient residents and families as needed.
Give and receive nursing reports at the start and end of assigned shifts, and review patient reports and assignments with Nursing Assistants at shift start.
Maintain the unit in a clean and safe condition and conduct daily rounds to observe residents’ physical and emotional status.
Collect clinical data, report significant findings, and perform manual and technical skills under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Record care information accurately and promptly, including observations, interventions, and resident responses in the medical record.
Assist with developing, reviewing, revising, updating, and evaluating resident plans of care and progress toward goals.
Receive and transcribe physician orders accurately and assist with physician rounds as necessary.
Prepare and administer medications, complete ordered medical treatments, evaluate responses, and report adverse reactions.
Secure controlled medications, maintain accurate inventory counts and narcotic register documentation, and order prescribed medications, supplies, and equipment according to facility procedures.
Arrange physician-ordered diagnostic and therapeutic services.
Notify physicians, resident representatives, and the RN Supervisor or RN in charge about critical illness, injury, significant changes in condition, incidents, and unusual occurrences as required; complete incident reports and assist with investigations.
Attend required facility meetings and report allegations of abuse or unusual occurrences in accordance with regulations and facility policy.
Initiate emergency procedures, including basic CPR, and provide emergency patient treatments.
Participate in infection control activities and procedures for reporting hazardous conditions or equipment.
Assist with orientation of newly assigned personnel and assume charge responsibility after orientation when requested.
Supervise CNAs; make rounds to check the care being provided and correct issues; help identify and address care problems; assist with nursing assignments; direct and supervise nursing personnel; and participate in personnel evaluations and disciplinary action.
Participate in the facility quality assurance program and help correct findings and deficiencies as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Protect health information as required by HIPAA.
Attend in-service training and educational classes to maintain nursing competency and current knowledge.
Perform other position-related duties as assigned.